Blu Omega is seeking a QA Test Engineer to support a federal program focused on data validation and workflow testing within the FDA’s Regulated Product Submission (RPS) program. This role operates in a remote environment and is responsible for executing functional, integration, and data verification tests. The position requires experience supporting testing efforts in a mission-driven environment, with a focus on data accuracy, integrity, and consistency.
Program Overview
Program: FDA Regulated Product Submission (RPS) program
Mission overview: Supports electronic submission frameworks for drugs and biologics, improving review efficiency and lifecycle management of regulatory data.
Key Details: Remote work environment, 1-year contract
Location: Ashburn, VA / Remote
Clearance: Current FDA badge required
Work Authorization: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Responsibilities
- Execute manual and automated testing, including functional, integration, and data verification tests.
- Support test strategy, test data, test scripts, and release artifacts for development and maintenance releases.
- Identify opportunities for test automation using tools such as Selenium and AI-assisted development tools.
- Validate data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems, including source-to-target data verification.
- Perform data migration testing, focusing on straightforward datasets with some exposure to complex data scenarios.
- Support performance testing with tools like JMeter or LoadRunner, with a focus on load, stress, and scalability testing.
- Document test results, defects, and create test reports.
- Contribute to continuous process improvement and best practices in QA.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of hands-on application testing and test script development.
- 3+ years of experience with database schemas, entity-relationship diagrams, and data verification.
- 3+ years of experience with web service verification tools such as Postman or SoapUI.
- 3+ years of experience with database query tools like PostgreSQL or DBeaver.
- 3+ years of experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium.
- 3+ years of experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
- Ability to translate functional and data requirements into SQL procedures and functions.
- Experience supporting automated testing, usability testing, and accessibility tools (e.g., WAVE, NVDA).
- Ability to work within Agile teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python.
- Experience with collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex).
Compensation
Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.
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