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# Software Quality Assurance Engineer

- **Company:** InternationalAtomicEnergy Agency
- **Location:** Austria
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** €71,335.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Databases, Desktop Publishing, Microsoft Servers, Team Foundation Server, Service Design, Software Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Information Technology
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://iaea.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2026/0375%20(009854)

## About the Role

Information Technology Information Technology Infrastructure Library Familiarity with libraries, databases, programming, desktop publishing on the Microsoft environment and Software Configuration Management (e.g., TFS and VSS)., Bachelor's Degree - University degree in computer science, information technology or a related discipline.

Other - Certification in quality management and/or a degree in system engineering is desirable.

Minimum five years of practical relevant working experience of which at least two years should be in software quality assurance and/or quality control.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

## Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA's duties and responsibilities as the world's nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.

The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.

The Office of Information and Communication Systems (SGIS) is responsible for the provision of secure Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services that enable the Department of Safeguards to deliver on its mandate. Major services provided by SGIS include provision of information technology project management services; development and maintenance of specialized ICT solutions; operation of resilient ICT infrastructure; provision of customer support services; and protection of safeguards information. In partnership with other organizational entities, SGIS is responsible for planning and implementing ICT strategies as well as promoting ICT standards.

Main Purpose

The Software Quality Assurance Engineer ensures compliance of development activities with established Divisional policies, processes, procedures and standards by defining, collecting, and analyzing the quality metrics necessary for improvement of the processes and products, as well as by participating in product/service design reviews, testing, configuration control, problem reporting and resolution, and change control. Additionally, he/she contributes a broad knowledge of the quality assurance field to the collaborative process of driving and facilitating process improvement efforts in the Division., The Software Quality Assurance Engineer is: 1) an auditor, reviewer, developer, trouble-shooter and tester of quality assurance procedures, and 2) a specialist ensuring that the quality manager is well informed of issues impeding project completion. In his/her role, the Software Quality Assurance Engineer will ensure that all the Divisional quality processes, standards and guidelines are followed and kept up to date.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Ensure quality of the relevant projects and products by carrying out the following:

 - Perform project quality assurance reviews and audits for all active projects in the Division. These quality assurance activities are critical in verifying that the deliverables from each project meet or exceed the quality criteria established at the beginning of the project.
 - Participate with the project teams in software testing, test results analysis and improving test procedures.
 - Participate in independent reviews of the project planning documents and the acceptance procedures.
 - Define and collect quality metrics to provide analysis of their trends and correlations.
 - Prepare inputs for quality status reports.
 - Assist the quality assurance manager in coaching and supporting the development teams in the Division.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Name Definition
Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.
Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division's programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.
Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.
Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section's priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

Functional Competencies

Name Definition
Client orientation Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client's perspective and ensure that the client's standards are met.
Commitment to continuous process improvement Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements.
Judgement/decision making Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency's regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.


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