Quality Assurance Engineer

Who Are We? 
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
 

What You'll do:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in creating robust tests for API automation, including designing and scripting complex test scenarios, handling dynamic data, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines. Preferable with Postman.

• Skilled in writing JUnit tests for both existing applications and new features, ensuring comprehensive test coverage to support the development team and maintain code quality and reliability.

• Experience and willingness to do manual testing as well as automated during the development lifecycle.

• Proficient in debugging and troubleshooting by analyzing logs, inspecting database entries, and exploring other system components to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

• Experience working directly with clients to understand defects and gather requirements during User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring clear communication and effective resolution of issues.

• Proficient in writing and executing own test cases, effectively testing software with limited or no defined requirements, demonstrating adaptability and a keen eye for potential issues.

• Experienced in working asynchronously with the development team, ensuring timely feedback, effective collaboration, and alignment on testing priorities and requirements, even in a remote environment.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies specific to weather data, such as specialized data formats, visualization tools, and modeling software.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) related systems and weather data, including familiarity with geospatial data formats and tools such as NetCDF, GRIB, shapefiles, or related technologies.

• Understanding and exposure to AWS Cloud services and microservices architecture, including familiarity with deployment, scaling, and maintenance of distributed applications.

• Skilled in writing JUnit tests for both existing applications and new features, ensuring comprehensive test coverage to support the development team and maintain code quality and reliability.

Skills:

API Automation, Automated Testing, CI/CD, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), JUnit Testing, Manual QA Testing, Postman (Software), Section 508 Compliance, SonarQube

Certification:

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 

· Flexible Spending Account 

· 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) 

· Paid Time Off 

· Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development

· Flexible work schedule

· On-site gym and childcare option 
 

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$73,337.00 - $151,628.00

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Groundswell is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 

Read a copy of the Company’s Affirmative Action Statement.

Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• EEO is the Law Poster and Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or 703-639-1777.