Senior Software QA Engineer and Tester

The Senior Software QA Engineer/Tester is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications through comprehensive testing strategies and quality assurance practices. This role works closely with software developers, product owners, and business analysts to define test requirements, design test plans, and lead QA efforts across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test cases aligned with project requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Design, write, and execute test cases for functional, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using Jira to communicate issues clearly to development teams and stakeholders.
• Partner with developers, business analysts, and product owners to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development process.
• Produce clear test summary reports in ALM and status updates for project stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure software testing practices align with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, FISMA, Section 508 accessibility standards, or other relevant frameworks as applicable).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field required.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Demonstrated experience with testing methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience using Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools to document test scenarios, record test execution steps, and capture test results in support of structured and auditable QA processes.
• Experience using defect and project management tools such as Jira or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum development practices and experience participating in sprint-based workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document and report findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to identifying defects and quality risks.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., government, healthcare, pharmaceuticals).
• Knowledge of Section 508 / WCAG accessibility standards.

“This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”

Work Where it Matters

Akima Secure Technologies (AST), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AST, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AST provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AST’s capabilities provide agile, innovative, and trusted information technology solutions to achieve, maintain and advance functionality, efficiency, security, and compliance.

As an AST employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.