Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Peraton seeks a Software Quality Assurance Engineer for the BASIS program. The role independently manages automated testing, QA documentation, defect resolution, accessibility and security testing, and release-readiness activities across Agile and DevSecOps processes.

Responsibilities:

• Independently design, develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts for unit, integration, regression, and end-to-end functional testing across the application portfolio
• Ensure all automated test cases are executable by the end of each Agile sprint and fully integrated into the Government-managed DevSecOps pipeline with minimal oversight
• Drive and apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodology — authoring test cases prior to code development and collaborating closely with software engineers to align test coverage with functional requirements
• Lead the Test Automation State Assessment for assigned application areas; produce assessment reports with automation completion estimates
• Own the automation of adjacent legacy test cases per Government-approved schedules to systematically expand regression coverage across the portfolio
• Evaluate automation approaches and recommend improvements to test architecture, reusability, and pipeline integration within the Government-provided automation framework
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior QA engineers on automation best practices, test script development, and tool usage
• Develop and own Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs) at the end of each development cycle/sprint, ensuring full traceability and complete testing coverage of all functional and non-functional requirements
• Document all test activities, execution results, and defect findings within the Government-provided Test Case Management System with accuracy and completeness
• Independently prepare Testing Reports, Release Notes (Draft and Final), and Software Version Descriptions (SVDs) per release cadence requirements
• Enforce and monitor hard contractual quality thresholds with zero defects released to production
• Lead defect triage and root cause analysis in JIRA; manage the full escalation workflow to product teams with complete documentation and submit JIRA tickets prior to all escalations
• Own and submit weekly defect escalation reports to customers and the Government Product Owner
• Lead Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility testing at planned intervals throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring continuous integration of accessibility compliance into the QA process
• Own preparation of Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) including test results, remediation reports, and conformance level documentation for all applicable deliverables
• Report Section 508 compliance testing status and metrics
• Lead stress and load testing activities in the ProdSim (Production Simulation) environment; prepare and submit detailed test schedules for Government approval and execute per approved schedule
• Coordinate and support Disaster Recovery (DR) testing activities in collaboration with technical and operations teams
• Support Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) of all application prior to production deployment; ensure all IV&V findings are tracked and resolved
• Actively contribute to and help facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Maintain sprint-level defect tracking, test case completion status, and burn-down metrics in JIRA; provide QA-focused sprint reporting to program leadership
• Enforce quality gates across the SDLC pipeline; flag and escalate non-conforming deliverables before stage promotion
• Own and submit monthly Quality Status Report (QSR)

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Must be US CItizen
• Able to obtain Public Trust clearance
• Cybersecurity workforce certification (e.g., Security+, CASP+)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience designing and implementing automated test frameworks and scripts using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, Python, Java, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and their application within Agile sprint cycles
• Proficiency with JIRA for defect tracking, sprint management, and reporting
• Experience developing Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs), UAT plans, and formal testing documentation
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated test integration within a DevSecOps environment
• Experience with Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility testing and VPAT preparation
• Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to report QA status and metrics to program leadership and Government stakeholders
• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) Foundation or Advanced Level certification
• Experience supporting DoD or Federal government IT programs with formal QA deliverable obligations
• Familiarity with eMASS and Fortify Software Security Center for vulnerability tracking and POA&M management
• Prior experience in or exposure to DEERS, TRICARE, or other DoD healthcare/benefits systems
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 security controls as they relate to application testing and compliance
• Experience with performance/load testing tools and stress test execution in production-simulation environments
• Familiarity with ServiceNow for incident management and tracking
• Experience mentoring junior QA team members and reviewing test artifacts for quality and completeness