Senior SME Software Quality Assurance Engineer/Tester

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) Software Quality Assurance Engineer/Tester to support mission-critical government programs. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and documenting comprehensive software testing activities while serving as a trusted advisor to government stakeholders.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in software quality assurance, test and evaluation (T&E), systems engineering, and government acquisition programs. This individual will lead testing efforts across the software development lifecycle and ensure systems meet performance, security, and operational requirements., Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of software test events and activities.

• Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans and testing strategies.
• Conduct and facilitate Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) with internal and external stakeholders.
• Define and oversee Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E), and Cyber Test & Evaluation (Cyber T&E) activities.
• Ensure all testing efforts align with program objectives, customer requirements, and government standards.
• Provide recommendations related to test requirements during acquisition planning and contract execution.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, system-level, and acceptance testing.
• Identify, document, track, and communicate software defects and test results.
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and program managers to validate system requirements.
• Lead test reviews, technical discussions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Maintain traceability, compliance documentation, and test artifacts throughout the program lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for quality assurance and testing methodologies.

Master’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience supporting software development programs utilizing Object-Oriented Programming methodologies.
• Extensive experience performing Quality Assurance (QA) and/or Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities for government systems.
• Proven ability to develop test plans, manage test cases, execute testing events, and report findings.
• Experience leading and documenting testing processes, reviews, workflows, and stakeholder engagements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) or comparable platforms., DAWIA Test & Evaluation Practitioner certification.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions, testing, and evaluation efforts.
• Knowledge of cyber systems and defensive cyber capabilities.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition, testing, and compliance policies.
• Administrative-level experience managing Atlassian environments within engineering organizations.
• Experience supporting large-scale, complex government software programs.