Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Family :

Testing

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Top Secret (TS)

We are seeking a highly capable Quality Assurance Engineer to support software testing, quality validation, and continuous improvement activities across secure federal programs. This role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems through structured testing methodologies, automation support, and adherenceto federal compliance and documentation standards.

The ideal candidate brings experience in quality engineering within Agile/DevSecOps environments and has a deep commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant solutions in support of federal mission objectives.

What You Will Do

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Perform manual and automated testing of applications, APIs, and system components within secure federal environments.
• Validate system functionality, security, performance, accessibility, and compliance with agency and federal requirements.
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects using government-approved tracking tools.
• Support DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines by integrating testing practices, automation scripts, and validation steps.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood, testable, and verifiable.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.
• Review requirements, user stories, and technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and testability.
• Ensure testing activities and artifacts meet federal documentation, traceability, and audit requirements.
• Contribute to automation framework enhancements and support adoption of automated testing where applicable.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree or Additional FOUR (4) years' experience in lieu of Degree.
• U.S. Citizenship
• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance and ability to obtain SCI.
• Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience in quality assurance , software testing, or QA engineering
• Experience testing in Agile , DevSecOps , or secure federal environments
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman) and scripting languages
• Knowledge of QA methodologies, defect management, and software development life cycles
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to interpret requirements and specifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have Certifications

• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced
• Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
• Agile or Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.)

Desired Additional Skills

• Experience testing systems governed by NIST 800-53, RMF, or federal compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of accessibility testing (Section 508)
• Understanding of security testing fundamentals and secure coding principles
• Experience with API testing, performance testing, and monitoring tools
• Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure, AWS) and cloud-based test tooling
• Experience producing test artifacts for audits, ATO processes, or compliance reviews

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. 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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