Job Requirements
Remote Crystal City, VA
Secret Polygraph not specified
Career Level not specified
$117,000 - $135,000
Job Description
QA / Test Engineer
Location: Hybrid — on-site in Crystal City or Rosslyn, VA, with remote flexibility (DMV residency required)
Clearance: Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or above required
Employment Type: Full-Time
About RogueThink
RogueThink is a forward-thinking IT services provider supporting mission-critical federal and Intelligence Community programs. We deliver secure, high-impact technology solutions in classified and sensitive environments while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and technical excellence.
Position Overview
Seeking a highly responsible experienced quality engineer with strong background in test automation and manual testing. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality, reliability, and performance, the QA Engineer role consists of a balance between automated and manual testing. The QA Engineer will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to validate requirements/user stories, identify defects, and promote best-in-class QA practices across the development lifecycle of the application.
Key Responsibilities
• Work with the functional and development teams to identify, document, and execute test cases.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Execute manual test cases for new features, edge cases, and scenarios where automation is not practical.
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover usability, performance, and reliability issues.
• Analyze requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to create comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Report, track, and verify defects using issue management systems.
• Partner with developers and DevOps engineers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide clear test documentation, metrics, and quality reports to stakeholders.
• Advocate for quality engineering practices and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain testing best practices to enhance the quality of deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to testing standards and processes across all scrum teams.
• Continuously evaluate and improve testing methodologies to adapt to project needs and technological advancements.
• Manage the maintenance and enhancement of the regression test suite to ensure ongoing product stability.
Required Qualifications
• Strong background in both test automation and manual testing.
• Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Experience analyzing requirements and user stories to build comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or above.
• Must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan (DMV) area and be able to work on-site in Crystal City or Rosslyn, VA as required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience testing .NET web applications integrated with Oracle databases.
• Experience with performance and load testing tools.
• Experience supporting secure or U.S. Government environments.
Compensation
Salary Range: $117,000 – $135,000 per year
RogueThink offers competitive compensation that reflects experience, clearance level, and program requirements. Performance bonuses are available to all employees based on individual contributions, company performance, and program management recommendations.
Why Join RogueThink
You will work on high-visibility, mission-critical work, collaborating with a high-performance engineering team that values innovation, autonomy, and technical excellence. This role offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth, including supported technical training and certifications, with strong upward mobility across our DevOps and operations teams.
Benefits at RogueThink
At RogueThink, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment. Our benefits reflect that commitment, with offerings designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) program through Vanguard provides dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 6% of employee contributions, with both traditional and Roth options. RogueThink also makes annual discretionary profit-sharing contributions to employee 401(k) accounts based on company performance — historically averaging approximately 2.5%.
Employee Referral Bonuses
We value our employees' trusted recommendations. To recognize these referrals:
• $8,000 bonus for successfully hired TS/SCI-cleared candidates
• $5,000 bonus for all other successful referrals
Paid Time Off (PTO)
RogueThink offers a competitive PTO package that is negotiated based on experience, program requirements, and seniority. Most team members earn the equivalent of four to five weeks of PTO annually.
Observed Federal Holidays
RogueThink observes 11 paid federal holidays each year, including Juneteenth.
Insurance Coverage
We offer comprehensive insurance options, including:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
Employees enrolled in the PPO medical plan also receive a $1,500 Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to offset deductible expenses.
Clearance Support
RogueThink supports the long-term professional value of your clearance by keeping it active and current throughout your tenure, including reinvestigations and any required maintenance.
Leave Policies
• Family Leave: Five paid days following the birth or adoption of a child
• Bereavement Leave: Three paid days for the loss of an immediate family member
Training and Development
We invest in our people. RogueThink offers a combination of online and in-person training to ensure our workforce stays ahead of industry trends and evolving technologies.
Educational Assistance
We support your professional and continuing education goals by offering tuition assistance for eligible programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RogueThink is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.
Location: Hybrid — on-site in Crystal City or Rosslyn, VA, with remote flexibility (DMV residency required)
Clearance: Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or above required
Employment Type: Full-Time
About RogueThink
RogueThink is a forward-thinking IT services provider supporting mission-critical federal and Intelligence Community programs. We deliver secure, high-impact technology solutions in classified and sensitive environments while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and technical excellence.
Position Overview
Seeking a highly responsible experienced quality engineer with strong background in test automation and manual testing. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality, reliability, and performance, the QA Engineer role consists of a balance between automated and manual testing. The QA Engineer will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to validate requirements/user stories, identify defects, and promote best-in-class QA practices across the development lifecycle of the application.
Key Responsibilities
• Work with the functional and development teams to identify, document, and execute test cases.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Execute manual test cases for new features, edge cases, and scenarios where automation is not practical.
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover usability, performance, and reliability issues.
• Analyze requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to create comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Report, track, and verify defects using issue management systems.
• Partner with developers and DevOps engineers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide clear test documentation, metrics, and quality reports to stakeholders.
• Advocate for quality engineering practices and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain testing best practices to enhance the quality of deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to testing standards and processes across all scrum teams.
• Continuously evaluate and improve testing methodologies to adapt to project needs and technological advancements.
• Manage the maintenance and enhancement of the regression test suite to ensure ongoing product stability.
Required Qualifications
• Strong background in both test automation and manual testing.
• Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Experience analyzing requirements and user stories to build comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or above.
• Must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan (DMV) area and be able to work on-site in Crystal City or Rosslyn, VA as required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience testing .NET web applications integrated with Oracle databases.
• Experience with performance and load testing tools.
• Experience supporting secure or U.S. Government environments.
Compensation
Salary Range: $117,000 – $135,000 per year
RogueThink offers competitive compensation that reflects experience, clearance level, and program requirements. Performance bonuses are available to all employees based on individual contributions, company performance, and program management recommendations.
Why Join RogueThink
You will work on high-visibility, mission-critical work, collaborating with a high-performance engineering team that values innovation, autonomy, and technical excellence. This role offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth, including supported technical training and certifications, with strong upward mobility across our DevOps and operations teams.
Benefits at RogueThink
At RogueThink, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment. Our benefits reflect that commitment, with offerings designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) program through Vanguard provides dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 6% of employee contributions, with both traditional and Roth options. RogueThink also makes annual discretionary profit-sharing contributions to employee 401(k) accounts based on company performance — historically averaging approximately 2.5%.
Employee Referral Bonuses
We value our employees' trusted recommendations. To recognize these referrals:
• $8,000 bonus for successfully hired TS/SCI-cleared candidates
• $5,000 bonus for all other successful referrals
Paid Time Off (PTO)
RogueThink offers a competitive PTO package that is negotiated based on experience, program requirements, and seniority. Most team members earn the equivalent of four to five weeks of PTO annually.
Observed Federal Holidays
RogueThink observes 11 paid federal holidays each year, including Juneteenth.
Insurance Coverage
We offer comprehensive insurance options, including:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
Employees enrolled in the PPO medical plan also receive a $1,500 Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to offset deductible expenses.
Clearance Support
RogueThink supports the long-term professional value of your clearance by keeping it active and current throughout your tenure, including reinvestigations and any required maintenance.
Leave Policies
• Family Leave: Five paid days following the birth or adoption of a child
• Bereavement Leave: Three paid days for the loss of an immediate family member
Training and Development
We invest in our people. RogueThink offers a combination of online and in-person training to ensure our workforce stays ahead of industry trends and evolving technologies.
Educational Assistance
We support your professional and continuing education goals by offering tuition assistance for eligible programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RogueThink is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.
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