Software Quality Assurance Lead
American Systems2 months ago
Arlington, VA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$125k - $165k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor QA engineers and testers on quality standards, testing methodologies, and best practices.
- Coordinate QA and testing activities across multiple software products and defense contractors.
- Define, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies with program leadership.
- Implement DevOps strategies and CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and improve release efficiency.
- Analyze requirements and create detailed test cases covering functional and non-functional requirements.
- Report quality metrics, risks, and recommended software lifecycle improvements to program leadership.
- Lead QA retrospectives, capture lessons learned, and implement process enhancements.
- Monitor emerging testing standards and introduce best-practice innovations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 4 years of experience in software engineering or a related technical field focused on quality assurance and software testing.
- At least 2 years of experience managing or leading software testing and QA teams for multiple software products.
- Experience with functional, integration, regression, and performance testing methodologies.
- Understanding of SDLC models such as V-Model, Agile, and DevSecOps.
- Hands-on experience with at least one test automation framework, such as Python/pytest, C++/GoogleTest, or Selenium.
- Understanding of CI/CD principles and DevOps tools.
- Strong communication and multi-team stakeholder coordination skills.
- Current and active Top Secret/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
- SAP eligibility and U.S. citizenship required for obtaining or holding a security clearance.
- Defense or aerospace program experience, multi-contractor experience, security-focused testing, SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning, Model-Based Testing, or formal verification experience preferred.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance are provided.
- The position offers a salary range of USD $125,000.00 to USD $165,000 per year.
About American Systems
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal contractor that provides IT, engineering, cybersecurity, test and evaluation, and training services to U.S. defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, it delivers program support across areas such as cloud and software engineering, digital engineering, and acquisition support, typically through long-term government services contracts as a prime or subcontractor.