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<p><strong>This job requires active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph. Please apply only if you have an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph. </strong></p> <h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold">Software Engineer / Quality Assurance Analyst – Senior</h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Position / LCAT:</strong> Software Engineer / Quality Assurance Analyst <strong>Level:</strong> Senior <strong>Lead Designation:</strong> N/A <strong>Location:</strong> Fort Belvoir, VA</p> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Role Summary</h3> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Develops test plans, conducts quality assurance assessments, and validates software applications and systems within an agile development environment. Defines acceptance criteria, participates in sprint planning and daily scrum meetings, and collaborates with the DevSecOps team and customers to ensure internal and user acceptance testing is conducted and documented. Maintains Quality Assurance branch documentation and incorporates approved automated testing tools to streamline functionality and regression testing.</p> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Responsibilities</h3> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop test plans based on product backlog items outlining testing strategy, approach, necessary resources, and schedule within an agile development environment</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Define acceptance criteria for each backlog item for use in evaluating readiness for testing and deployment</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Participate in sprint planning meetings and daily scrum/stand-up meetings, providing feedback on software quality</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Conduct quality assurance assessments of all new and modified application feature enhancements, web applications, APIs, and web services</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain Quality Assurance branch documentation including test plans, TTPs, and SOPs, stored on Automation SharePoint portals on NIPR and SIPR</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Collaborate with the DevSecOps team and customers to ensure internal and user acceptance testing is conducted and detailed results captured and recorded in Azure DevOps</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Research and incorporate approved automated testing tools to streamline functionality and regression testing</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Use Master Templates for recording and reporting all test results</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Create and maintain a master repository for all testing documentation</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Produce findings reports based on received test plans</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Evaluate, test, and validate software development projects</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop and implement quality assurance problem reporting processes and systems</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Coordinate with others to test when additional customers or functional subject matter expertise is needed; monitor and report bugs and associated fixes</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Work with developers and staff to ensure changes are implemented based on customer requirements and quality improvements</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Test automation software programs by setting up test trials and preconditions to examine product functionality, content, and user friendliness</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Simulate product performance, evaluate results, and compare with predicted outcomes</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Participate in tests and release readiness reviews</li> </ul> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Required Qualifications</h3> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Eight years of experience in software design, writing source code, control of source code, reviewing code, configuration management, change management, program testing, integration of software, and release management process</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Five years of experience in software development and software quality assurance</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Five years of experience writing code to automated Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) tests</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Five years of experience with Web Based Testing Applications</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Five years of experience with Agile Development Process</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Five years of experience performing Manual and Automated Testing</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Three years of experience working with Azure DevOps Server (Source Code Repository)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Required Education:</strong> Master's degree in software design, engineering, or computer science with 8 years of experience, <strong>OR</strong> Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields with 10 years of experience in the same disciplines</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II / Intermediate certification</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">TS/SCI clearance with SBI and ability to attain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearance</li> </ul> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Preferred Qualifications</h3> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with DevSecOps practices and tooling</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with automated testing frameworks and regression testing</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>North Point Technology is <strong>THE BEST </strong>place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions!  We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.</p> <p>At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first!  We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Come join us!</strong> <strong>Apply with North Point Technology today! </strong></p> <p><em>For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.</em></p></div>

Software Engineer / Quality Assurance Analyst – Senior (Top Secret with agreement to obtain CI Poly)