QA Test Engineer

QA Test Engineer
Remote

Blu Omega is seeking a QA Test Engineer to support the FDA's Regulated Product Submission (RPS) program. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of mission-critical federal applications within a structured testing environment.

Program Overview
The FDA's RPS program facilitates standardized electronic submissions for products like drugs and biologics to improve review efficiency and lifecycle management.

Key Details
Location: Remote
Clearance / Suitability: Public Trust eligibility required

Responsibilities

• Translate business and functional requirements into test scenarios, test cases, scripts, and test data.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, data, system, and user acceptance testing across full-stack applications.
• Validate backend data using SQL, including source-to-target comparisons and application-to-database verification.
• Test REST APIs and web services using Postman, SoapUI, or similar tools.
• Identify edge cases, negative scenarios, data issues, and requirements gaps.
• Troubleshoot defects across frontend, API/service, and database layers and document findings for development teams.
• Develop and maintain automated regression tests using Selenium or similar frameworks.
• Execute performance, load, and scalability testing using JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar tools.
• Support 508 accessibility testing and participate in Agile ceremonies, testing estimates, and release activities.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on software testing and quality assurance experience.
• Strong experience developing test plans and understanding complex business requirements.
• Experience testing full-stack web applications including frontend, API/service, and database layers.
• 3+ years of experience with SQL, database validation, schemas, and source-to-target data verification.
• 3+ years of API/web service testing using Postman, SoapUI, or similar tools.
• 3+ years of experience with Selenium or similar automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar performance testing tools.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments using Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or required government suitability determination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active FDA badge/credentials.
• Experience testing React and Node.js applications.
• Experience with 508 accessibility testing using tools like WAVE, AMP, NVDA.
• Use of AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or Codex for test development.
• Python or other scripting experience.

Compensation
Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Company Overview
Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing cybersecurity and technology solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs in civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. We partner with government agencies and large integrators to deliver expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data analytics, and enterprise IT support.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with voluntary options
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid federal holidays
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits

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