Position DescriptionValiant Solutions is seeking a
Quality Engineering & Testing Lead to join our rapidly growing and innovative team!
The Quality Engineering & Testing Lead develops and executes the enterprise testing strategy for AirHub. This individual leads all functional, integration, system, regression, automation, performance, user acceptance, and external stakeholder testing activities.
The role manages contractor testing staff, coordinates testing with the client's testing resources, and establishes the testing framework supporting Agile development and phased releases.
This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below. Required Experience- 12+ years of software testing experience.
- 8+ years of experience leading enterprise QA or Quality Engineering organizations.
- Experience implementing automated testing frameworks.
- Experience with TestRail and Agile testing practices.
- Experience leading UAT programs and coordinating business-user testing.
- Experience testing APIs, databases, cloud applications, and integrated enterprise systems.
- Strong leadership, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting Federal software delivery preferred.
Responsibilities- Develop and maintain the AirHub Test Strategy.
- Establish and lead the AirHub Quality Engineering practice.
- Manage contractor test engineers.
- Coordinate EPA testing resources.
- Own UAT test planning, execution governance, defect management, results, and quality exit criteria in coordination with the Implementation Lead and EPA business stakeholders.
- Provide testing results and quality criteria to support Beta and Production release readiness decisions.
- Establish and mature the automated testing framework.
- Oversee TestRail governance.
- Define release quality metrics.
- Coordinate external stakeholder testing activities.
Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to)Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
100% Paid Certifications
401K Matching up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University - Online Education and Training Portal
FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Referral Bonuses
The salary range for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. It has been benchmarked in relation to the scope of the role, market rate, and internal equity. The salary for this role is expected to be in the $120,000- $140,000 range. Where a candidate falls within the band can be determined based on one or more of the following: skillset, experience level, achievements, education, geographic location, security clearance, involvement in corporate tasks, and other non-discriminatory factors. In addition to the base salary, this role will include benefits as described above. Valiant reserves the right to adjust the salary range, experience requirements, and position responsibilities at any time without prior notice.
Remote Work PolicyRemote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. In alignment with Valiant's inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General's effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval. Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.
