Quality Assurance Engineer

Noblis is seeking to hire a Quality Assurance Engineer with an ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance in Quantico, VA

Professionals in quality assurance engineering are responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software products throughout the software development lifecycle. They employ a systematic approach to identify defects, prevent regressions, and verify that software meets defined requirements and standards. Typical responsibilities include developing test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements and specifications, executing test cases manually or using automated testing tools, and documenting and tracking defects to resolution. Software quality assurance engineering roles also involve collaborating with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand product features and functionality, and providing feedback to improve software design, usability, and maintainability. Additionally, professionals may participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes, tools, and methodologies. Their expertise in areas such as software testing techniques, test automation frameworks, defect tracking systems, and quality assurance best practices enables organizations to deliver high-quality software products that meet user expectations and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Carry out procedures to ensure that all information systems, products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements.  

• Perform and lead tests of software to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects. May create test data for applications.  

• Document and work to resolve all complex problems.  

• Report progress on problem resolution to management.  

• Devise improvements to current procedures and develop models of possible future configurations.  

• Act as information resource about assigned areas to technical writers and other Quality Assurance Analysts.  

• Perform complex workflow analysis and recommend quality improvements. 

• US Citizenship required.
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must have a bachelor degree along with 5 years of professional related experience
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS EC2, RDS, S3) and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Experience supporting networks in classified environments with strict compliance to NIST standards. 
• Working knowledge of disaster recovery planning and failover cluster management. 

• Strong documentation and technical writing skills. 
• Experience in scientific/forensic applications is preferred.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.