Software Quality Engineer – Engineer Software 2
Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
Full Time
2 weeks ago
$90,166 - $155,000 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
AgileCommunicationCollaborationRemote Work
About this role
Role Overview
- Provide guidance on automation frameworks and testing standards to promote consistent, high‑quality automated and manual testing practices.
- Design, develop, and maintain performance‑testing infrastructure and create performance‑strategy plans in coordination with cross‑functional teams.
- Support teams by generating metrics, analysis artifacts, and performance‑related documentation.
- Participate in validation and acceptance phases of the product lifecycle, ensuring products are fine‑tuned for release.
- Produce required software documentation and maintain quality‑management artifacts throughout the project lifecycle.
- Debug and troubleshoot software issues to support end‑users and ensure system stability.
- Review and audit existing test automation—internal and from onshore/offshore providers—including code quality, architecture, frameworks, tools, test steps, and verification points.
- Incorporate software‑development best practices including Agile methodologies, DevOps, and DevSecOps principles.
- Maintain a strong partnership with development teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the entire development and deployment process.
Requirements
- 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
- Experience with software‑quality engineering, automated testing frameworks, and manual testing practices.
- Strong knowledge of performance‑testing tools, design principles, and testing infrastructure.
- Experience developing performance strategies, metrics, and analysis documentation.
- Ability to review, evaluate, and audit automated testing solutions, including code quality and architectural decisions.
- Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting software issues.
- Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies and their application to testing and quality assurance.
- Experience producing and maintaining software documentation and quality‑management materials.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate test coverage, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with cross‑functional technical teams.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Employee discounts