SME - Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester

TL;DR

SME - Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester (QA Automation/Software Testing): Develops and executes manual and automated testing for complex, distributed web applications supporting NCIS, with an accent on test strategy, quality assurance, and security validation. Focus on designing full-lifecycle test plans, resolving critical defects, validating requirements, and proactively identifying vulnerabilities and attack vectors.

Location: Hybrid in Quantico, Virginia, within the United States

Salary: $160,000–$170,000 annually

Company

hirify.global delivers IT services and technology solutions that support government agencies and improve public-sector operations.

What you will do

• Evaluate software and systems activities across requirements, design, development, integration, testing, verification, and validation.
• Define quality measures and maintain software quality programs, process controls, and compliance documentation.
• Develop, publish, and implement test plans for complex, multi-tier, distributed applications throughout the full lifecycle.
• Build automated testing systems using commercial tools, scripts, and test data.
• Perform functional, regression, load, integration, and system testing while coordinating defect resolution with developers and engineers.
• Investigate security vulnerabilities and develop response strategies for high-criticality and security-related defects.

Requirements

• Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required.
• High school education with 10+ years of experience or equivalent experience.
• Expertise testing web-based applications and writing test cases.
• Experience working with requirements analysts to build requirements.
• Expert knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with integration and regression testing.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of SQL scripting and Oracle developer tools for validation.
• Cloud testing experience.
• Experience with Telerik Test Studio.
• Experience supporting data migration or application upgrade projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work environment focused on meaningful government IT projects.
• Flexible work environment with a hybrid arrangement for this role.
• Learning and development platform with certification preparation content.
• Training, education, and certification assistance for full-time employees.
• Employee assistance program, corporate discounts, pet insurance, referral bonuses, and internal mobility opportunities.

Hiring process

• Virtual video interview with the hiring manager and/or team; camera use and presentation of a valid photo ID are required.
• Enhanced biometric identity verification screening.
• Background check covering criminal history, education, and employment history.