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The Quality Engineer will be responsible for assessing software functionality and performance through both manual and automatedtesting. The QA Engineer will gather and compile test metric data. The Quality Engineer should be comfortable working in an agile environment, resolving complex problems if and when they arise. Collaboration with the development team will be a common aspect of the position, and the Quality Engineer should be comfortable with data sharing and information sharing across teams.\nResponsibilities\nThe following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.\nReviews software requirements and specifications to develop and execute testing strategies for a product or release.\nCodes reusable test functions or components.\nExecutes manual as well as automated tests to assess software functionality and performance using multiple systems, platforms, environments, or browsers.\nIdentifies, logs, and track defects. \nReports technical issues to development or product management teams and verifies fixes.\nPerforms work under minimal supervision.\nHandles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.\nPossesses solid working knowledge of Quality Engineering processes.\nQualifications\nEducation and Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience within the federal government, DoD, Navy, or DHA and/or private sector preferred. 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