Senior Software Quality Analyst (NOAA)

BLN24 • Mclean, VA

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About The Position

This senior-level position will establish testing strategy, mentor QA personnel, and ensure that applications meet rigorous performance and compliance standards before cloud deployment. This is a leadership role ideal for a highly experienced QA professional who understands both enterprise testing frameworks and the federal cloud compliance landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a QA leadership role.
• Strong background in automated testing, test planning, and performance validation.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance testing.

Nice To Haves

• ISTQB Advanced Level Certification or equivalent credential.
• Prior experience leading QA initiatives within federal cloud migration or modernization efforts.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or other AWS testing-related certification.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall QA strategy across a portfolio of cloud-migrated applications.
• Lead performance, regression, and compliance testing efforts in AWS environments.
• Oversee and mentor junior QA analysts and ensure consistent testing practices across teams.
• Ensure all software meets NOAA IT Security standards and Federal Data Strategy compliance requirements.
• Proactively identify risks, escalate issues, and provide QA reporting to program leadership.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Remote working opportunities depending on projects.
• Flexibility to balance quality work and personal lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees