
Quality Assurance Engineer – SME I
Edgesource Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- The Quality Assurance Engineer SME I supports testing and quality assurance activities for the task order by applying strong technical skills in software testing, automation, and quality engineering practices.
- This role works closely with Automation Engineers, developers, and technical leads to ensure testing is thorough, repeatable, and aligned with mission objectives.
- The SME I assists in implementing automation testing strategies and toolsets and helps integrate them into the development lifecycle.
- They contribute to strengthening QA practices across cloud and data-driven solutions, supporting test coverage, regression health, and overall product quality.
- This role collaborates with team members to support test planning, execution, and defect tracking, and helps communicate test results and risks to stakeholders.
- The SME I continues to build expertise in modern quality engineering practices and applies emerging tools and techniques to improve testing effectiveness.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience supporting software testing activities within a project or task order.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable contractor fitness determination
- Experience working with Automation Engineers and development teams to support test execution and validation.
- Experience working in environments utilizing modern cloud and data technologies.
- Ability to assist in implementing automation testing strategies and toolsets.
- Experience supporting integration of testing practices into development processes to enhance QA outcomes.
- Minimum **2 years of experience** with software testing.
- Experience supporting QA processes and adhering to established testing standards and procedures.
- Ability to provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret test results and identify defects and risks.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Familiarity with modern quality engineering and test automation practices in cloud/data environments.
- Demonstrated interest in staying current with QA/testing best practices and tools.
- Strong written communication skills, including documenting test cases, results, and defects.
- Ability to identify and recommend improvements to QA processes.
- High professional discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive or mission-critical work.
Benefits
- Flexible PTO Policy + 11 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid)
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k Plan with Match
- Tuition & Professional Development Support
- Commuter Benefits
- Bonus & Employee Referral Programs
- Career Growth Opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
software testingautomation testingquality engineeringtest planningtest executiondefect trackingtest coverageregression healthtest automation practicesdata-driven solutions
Soft Skills
analytical skillscollaboration skillscommunication skillsguidance to junior team membersteam knowledge sharingwritten communication skillsability to identify improvementsprofessional discretionsound judgment