Quality Assurance Specialist

*Role is 90% remote*

Strongbridge has an exciting opportunity for a talented, experienced QA Specialist with a passion for innovation to support our team.  Ideal candidates should be self-starters who value their work and the contributions of their team members!  Candidates must be clearable for a public trust and a US Citizen who has lived in the US for the past 3 years consecutively.  

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with Quality Assurance standards, guidelines, and procedures in a large computer-based organization
• Develops and defines major and minor characteristics of quality including quality metrics and scoring parameters and determines requisite quality control resources
• Analyzes business and functional documents, identifying and defining project scope, with understanding of technical specifications and setup test environment
• Sets clear goals and expectations, manages multiple priorities, facilitates the collection of technical, operational and business requirements, sets milestones and follows through to successful completion
• Prepares effort estimation and lead all aspects of testing
• Develops regression test plans and traceability matrices
• Plans and executes 508 Compliance tests for system applications and user documentation
• Establishes and maintains a process for evaluating software, and associated documentation and/or assists in the evaluation
• Conducts and/or participates in formal and informal reviews at pre-determined points throughout the development life cycle

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years' work experience
• 8+ years of QA experience
• Experience conducting system acceptance testing. test case, specification and Traceability Matrix (RTM) documentation
• Experience with load, unit and functional testing and performing production verification checks
• SDLC or PDLC and Defect Life Cycle

Desired:

• Certified Software Tester or equivalent 

Headquartered in Sterling, VA, Strongbridge LLC is a key provider of IT services and engineering to the Federal Government. Strongbridge has extensive experience and knowledge in systems engineering, IT services, strategic communications and program support.  Strongbridge is financially secure and a trusted partner that treats our customers, partners and employees with integrity and respect. 

Enhance Your Career as Part of Our Team:

Strongbridge is a robust and agile small business led by seasoned government contracting executives with the quality processes and management controls of a large business.  Our program management processes and techniques are based on industry best practices, and certified by external auditors, ensuring low performance risk. At Strongbridge, we are not only committed to providing our employees with the opportunity to pursue their careers, but we also foster a work environment that allows for mutual respect, open lines of communication and rewards for those who contribute to the company’s success and growth. To ensure the highest level of employee satisfaction, we offer a competitive benefits package. Only by recognizing the importance of a balanced work/family life can we ensure loyalty to our company and the highest level of client satisfaction. With outstanding benefits, an exciting work environment, and ample opportunity for growth, Strongbridge is the obvious choice for the business and technology leaders of today and tomorrow.

Strongbridge offers an expansive benefits package including:  health/dental/vision/life/short and long term disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, education assistance, and 401k w/company match.

Strongbridge is a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/APP).  Strongbridge embraces diversity by providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran. Strongbridge also maintains a drug-free workplace.

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