QA Engineer

Overview About Technica: At Technica Corporation, our goal is to provide exceptional professional services and innovative technology solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. We specialize in a wide range of advanced information technology solutions from Systems Engineering to Information Assurance, and from Software Development to Product Solutions. From our locations across the DC Metro area, we provide technological subject matter expertise, program management and business process knowledge as a trusted advisor in support of our Department of Defense and other Federal Agency customers. Responsibilities Technica is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer III to join an innovative team of developers in Patriots Plaza II, Washington, D.C. The Quality Assurance / Test Engineer will be a part of an Agile software development team integral in performing testing, analyzing customer requests, gathering requirements, and helping the team adhere to agile methodology and scrum ceremonies. Key skills needed for the position include experience testing web applications, strong verbal and written skills, and familiarity with business tools listed below: Will lead a team of QA Engineers. Responsible for creating software test and automating test cases, performing application testing, validating bugs, and isolating issues; writing and initiating tests and then analyzing and reporting the test results in the ticketing system; and performing configuration management, change management, and release management. May be asked to write summary reports that help executive managers determine how to proceed in completing the project. Position is a hybrid opportunity in Patriots Plaza II, Washington, D.C. The government has established policies for on-site vs hybrid work which varies across divisions and contracts. Staff are obligated to adhere to these and other FBI policies and react accordingly as policies change over time. Where allowed, remote work must be coordinated with the team lead and/or government POC, ensuring there is zero interruption with the delivery of our services. Requirements Active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility (and eventually CIpoly) Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field ans 5 years of experience. 2 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on automated testing. Experience with the Atlassian tools to include Jira and Confluence. Experience with Agile and Scrum and Kanban frameworks/methodologies. Desired Documented and demonstrated experience in Quality Assurance role within a software development project. EEO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is Technica's policy to affirmatively support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all qualified individuals without regard to color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, race, disability, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including recruiting, hiring, compensation, assignment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, employment longevity, retirement, employee benefits and termination. Technica's EEO philosophy promotes equal employment opportunity throughout the organization. Any form of unlawful employee harassment based on the above mentioned characteristics is prohibited. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Atlassian: 2 years (Preferred) Security clearance: Top Secret (Required) Ability to Commute: Washington, DC 20024 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20024