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Parsons Oman

Software QA Specialist

Parsons Oman, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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Job Description Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Software QA Specialist to join our team. In this role you will get to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of critical software systems through rigorous testing and validation.

What You'll Be Doing

Reviewing requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback

Designing, developing, and executing detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts (manual and automated)

Performing functional, regression, integration, and system testing on web and/or enterprise applications

Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects using standard issue‑tracking tools, and collaborating with developers to resolve them

Participating in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contributing to continuous improvement of QA processes and standards

Creating and maintaining test data, test environments, and test documentation

Validating bug fixes and performing thorough regression testing prior to release

Collaborating with cross‑functional teams (developers, product owners, business analysts) to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria

Providing clear and concise test reports, including quality metrics and release readiness assessments

Supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) and production validation as needed

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Active Secret Clearance

12+ years of combined education/experience

Proven experience as a Software QA/QC Engineer or similar role in a software development environment

Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes

Hands‑on experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, or similar)

Experience testing APIs, web applications, and/or backend services

Basic knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar)

Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)

Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum development practices

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly describe issues and impacts

Occasional domestic/international project travel may be required

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

Experience in performance, load, and/or security testing

Experience with CI/CD tools and integrating automated tests into build pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)

Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and testing in cloud‑native architectures

Experience in testing microservices, containerized applications (Docker/Kubernetes), or distributed systems

Knowledge of SQL and ability to query databases for test data validation

Experience working in regulated or mission‑critical domains (e.g., defense, transportation, infrastructure, aerospace)

ISTQB or other relevant QA/QC certifications

Experience with behavior‑driven development (BDD) and related tools (e.g., Cucumber, SpecFlow)

Strong attention to detail and a passion for improving software quality and user experience

Security Clearance Requirement An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Federal Solutions Team This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our U.S. government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close‑knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation’s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace.

Salary Range: $108,700.00 – $190,200.00

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.

Parsons is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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