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 adherence to federal compliance and documentation standards.

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

• 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 Dev Sec Ops 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.

• 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
  , Dev Sec Ops , 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

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

• 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 $85,000.00-$. 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.

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…