Senior Software Engineer​/Quality Assurance Analyst; TS​/SCI

Position: Senior Software Engineer / Quality Assurance Analyst (TS/SCI Required)
Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA
Clearance Required: TS/SCI minimum (US Citizen)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Praescient Analytics:
Praescient Analytics is a leader in delivering advanced analytic, data engineering, and technology integration solutions in support of the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement. Our mission is to empower analysts and decision-makers through data-driven insights, enabling faster and more effective mission outcomes.

Position Overview:

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Quality Assurance Analyst to support the Data Capabilities Division (DCD). Operating within a DEVSECOPS environment
, you will ensure the quality and reliability of custom-developed web applications, APIs, and web services across five distinct networks (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, BICES, and CENTRIXS-K).

Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Testing & Strategy: Develop comprehensive test plans based on product backlog items, outlining strategies, resources, and schedules within an Agile framework.
• Quality Assessment: Conduct QA assessments of all new and modified application features, web applications, and APIs.
• Automation: Research and incorporate approved automated testing tools to streamline functionality and regression testing.
• Criteria Development: Define acceptance criteria for backlog items to evaluate readiness for testing and deployment.
• Collaboration: Participate in daily SCRUM/stand-up meetings and coordinate with the Dev Sec Ops  team to capture internal and user acceptance testing (UAT) results in Azure Dev Ops
  .
• Bug Tracking: Monitor and report software bugs and their associated fixes, implementing implementation-based changes as identified by stakeholders.
• Documentation: Maintain master repositories for all testing documentation, TTPs, and SOPs on DCD SharePoint portals.

Required Qualifications:

• Software Design: At least 8 years of experience in software design, writing source code, configuration management, and release management.
• QA/QC: Minimum 5 years of specialized experience in software development and quality assurance, including writing code for automated tests.
• Testing Specialties: 5 years of experience each in Web-Based Testing, Agile Development Processes, and performing both manual and automated testing.
• Technical Tools: 3 years of experience working with Azure Dev Ops Server as a source code repository.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance is required (U.S. Citizen)

Education:

• Master's Degree in software design, engineering, or computer science with 8 years of experience.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 10 years of experience in the same disciplines.

Certifications:

• Current DoDD 8140.01 (formerly DoDD 8570.01-M) certification - IAT Level II (or higher). Examples Include:
  CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Cloud+, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

What you can expect from us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and Dev Ops, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat…