Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Family:
Testing

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will test the most complex features of new software releases using pre-defined test plans and scripts to identify defects. Follows uniform testing procedures. Documents results and uses designated systems and tools to track outcomes. Performs follow-up rounds of testing as needed. May train new testers and coordinate resources for the team. Typically reports to a supervisor and/or Program/Project Manager. Independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job.
What You Will Need:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline is required
• A minimum of EIGHT (8) years of experience in IT security, infrastructure, information security technology, policy, and procedure development.
• A bachelor's degree is required; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of TWELVE (12) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies.
• Design, implement, and conduct test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met. Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures for application products.
• Write, implement, and report status for system test cases for testing.
• Analyze test cases and provide regular progress reports.
• Serve as subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.
• Direct and/or participate in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Knowledge of 508 testing standards and requirements
• Test automation support by automating manual testing processes and procedures, enabling testing to be performed more rapidly.
• Expediting review of expected results, and conserving human testing bandwidth, thereby making it possible for EST to test larger quantities of applications and systems.

The annual salary range for this position is $92,000.00-$153,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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