QA Engineer SME - Bethesda, MD, United States - ALTA IT Services

Description

ALTA IT Services is staffing a remote contract to hire opportunity for a QA Engineer to support a federal end client.

QA Engineer SME
Contract to Hire
100% Remote

Our client is seeking a skilled and meticulous Quality Assurance Enginner and Senior IV&V Tester (Independent Verification and Validation Tester) to join one of our projects.

As an IV&V Tester, you will be responsible for independently verifying and validating software systems to ensure they meet quality standards, functional requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Your primary focus will be on identifying defects, vulnerabilities, and inconsistencies in software products, while also ensuring adherence to established protocols and industry best practices.

Create analysis report on which test cases can be automated.
Perform thorough verification and validation of software systems, including requirements analysis, test planning, test execution, and defect tracking.
Execute test cases across various environments, platforms, and configurations to assess software performance, reliability, and security.

Document test results, defects, and findings in detailed reports, and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including developers, project managers, and clients.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, improve test processes, and enhance overall software quality.
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to software testing and quality assurance.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools, and techniques within the organization.
Finding bugs and errors in computer programs or software systems.
Performing unit, regression, and load testing.
Maintaining a software fix schedule.

Required and Desired Skills/Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Proven experience in software testing, quality assurance, or related role, with a focus on independent verification and validation.

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing methodologies, and quality assurance principles.
Proficiency in test case design, test execution, defect management, and test automation tools.
Proven experience with definition and development of test tools and generation of test data sets
Strength in analysis and pragmatic judgement are required
Fluent in English (spoken and written)