Quality Assurance Engineer 4672

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products by designing and implementing effective testing strategies, with the goal of making an impact across the federal government. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional team members to identify and prevent defects, champion testing best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our Agile development processes.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and user stories within an Agile framework.
• Design comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases based on user stories and technical specifications.
• Execute manual and automated tests to identify defects, verify fixes, and validate new features and enhancements.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard testing tools and frameworks.
• Perform thorough regression testing to ensure existing functionality remains intact with each new software release.
• Investigate and report software defects, track their status, and work with the development team to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, providing valuable input on quality-related aspects.
• Collaborate with developers to promote the importance of testability, code quality, and continuous integration in the development process.
• Identify opportunities to optimize testing processes, increase efficiency, and enhance overall software quality.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of testing environments and data sets that accurately represent real-world usage scenarios.
• Provide accurate and timely feedback on the quality of software releases to assist in making informed release decisions.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• At least 5 years of experience as a QA Engineer or similar role, with a solid understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and experience working within Agile development teams.
• Proficiency in designing and executing manual and automated test cases for web and mobile applications.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide detailed bug reports.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results within established timelines.
• A proactive attitude towards learning and staying updated with industry trends and best practices in QA and software development.
• An active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly preferred or Active TS//SCI clearance with ability to pass a CI poly.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply. We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team.

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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