Quality Engineer

Job Description Why CODEplusCODEplus is a software engineering and modernization company with over 31 years supporting federal agencies including DoD, NASA, DOE, NRC, and USPS. We combine the agility and innovation of a small business with mature engineering, Agile, and DevSecOps delivery practices to support mission-critical modernization efforts.Position Title: Quality EngineerVarious position levels for each position:Junior-level – 2-3 years of experienceMid-level – 4-8 years of experienceSenior-level – 10+ years of experienceLocation: Huntsville, AL (Hybrid/On-Site preferred, possibly remote)Clearance: Active Secret Clearance RequiredCODEplus is seeking a Quality Engineer to support software quality assurance, testing, and continuous improvement efforts supporting mission-critical Army tactical systems.The selected candidate will help ensure software reliability, performance, security, compliance, and operational readiness across Agile and DevSecOps modernization initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute quality assurance strategies, test plans, test cases, and validation proceduresSupport automated and manual testing activities across software development and DevSecOps pipelinesPerform functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testingCollaborate with software developers, DevSecOps engineers, systems engineers, and cybersecurity teams to identify and resolve defectsIntegrate quality gates, automated testing, and continuous validation into CI/CD pipelinesSupport requirements traceability, defect tracking, root cause analysis, and corrective action processesMonitor software quality metrics, release readiness, and compliance with established standardsAssist with verification, validation, documentation, and audit readiness activitiesSupport continuous process improvement aligned with Agile, CMMI, and ISO quality practicesDesired Technical SkillsExperience with software testing frameworks and automated testing toolsFamiliarity with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD environments, and Agile development practicesExperience using tools such as Selenium, JMeter, SonarQube, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platformsKnowledge of software quality engineering principles, test automation, and defect managementUnderstanding of RMF, cybersecurity testing, and secure software development practicesExperience supporting mission-critical, tactical, or DoD systems highly desiredQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical fieldSoftware quality engineering or testing experienceExperience supporting Agile and DevSecOps software delivery environmentsRelevant certifications preferred (ISTQB, CSTE, Security+, SAFe®, or related certifications)