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Junior Software Qa Engineer Jobs in Baltimore, MD

Cymertek

QA Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

SIMILAR CAREER TITLES Quality Assurance Specialist, Software Tester, Test Engineer, Automation Engineer, Quality Engineer, Validation Engineer, Manual Tester, QA Analyst, Software Quality Engineer ...

Altor Solutions

QA Engineer

Belcamp, MD · On-site

$71K - $88K/yr

Supervise, train and mentor junior QA's and staff. * Implement and enforce document control ... Identify, report, and track software defects, and work with the development team to resolve them.

Leidos

Junior Software Engineer

Laurel, MD

$57K - $104K/yr

About the Opportunity Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join a team developing ... Software Quality & Engineering Practices * Review and test software components for adherence to ...

Leidos

Junior Software Engineer

Laurel, MD · On-site

$57K - $104K/yr

About the Opportunity Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join a team developing ... Software Quality & Engineering Practices * Review and test software components for adherence to ...

SMX

Cleared Hybrid QA Tester/Engineer (5416)

Hanover, MD

$41 - $56/hr

SMX is seeking a QA Tester/Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise software applications and cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented qualit.

Cymertek Corporation

QA Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

Cymertek Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and passionate QA Engineer to join their team. In ... software solutions. Responsibilities : • Develop and execute test plans • Analyze and report ...

Cymertek Corporation

QA Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

They are looking for a detail-oriented QA Engineer to design and execute comprehensive testing strategies, ensuring the reliability and performance of their software solutions. Responsibilities : • ...

Knorr-Bremse

Engineer 3, Software QA

Westminster, MD · On-site

Engineer 3, Software QA LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States " BRAND: Knorr Brake Company " REQUISITION ID: 11262 " JOB GRADE: 16 " ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid Knorr Brake Company is ...

Altor Solutions

QA Engineer - Manufacturing

Belcamp, MD · On-site

$71K - $88K/yr

Supervise, train and mentor junior QA's and staff. * Implement and enforce document control ... Identify, report, and track software defects, and work with the development team to resolve them.

Knorr Bremse Group

Engineer 3, Software QA

Westminster, MD · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

The Software Engineer will have the primarily responsibility of providing assurance that the ... Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be ...

SMX

Cleared Hybrid QA Tester/Engineer (5416)

Hanover, MD · On-site +1

$86K - $123K/yr

SMX is seeking a QA Tester/Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise software applications and cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented qualit.

i4DM

Salesforce QA Engineer

Millersville, MD · On-site +1

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Salesforce QA Engineer with hands-on experience with ... We're looking for team members who bring at least two years of software testing experience ...

Digital Remedy

Quality Assurance Engineer

Hunt Valley, MD · On-site

$98K - $109K/yr

Help the software applications team to maintain a level of excellence Develop and refine test case ... Jira, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Visual Studio / Git Thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment ...

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Quality Assurance Engineer

Soliel LLC

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on system requirements and user stories.

  • Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and data validation testing for web-based and cloud-hosted applications.

  • Identify, document, and track defects using issue management tools and collaborate with development teams to support resolution.

Job description

Description:

ABOUT US:
Soliel is an innovative, premium engineering company specializing in providing Enterprise Architecture, Network Design, Engineering, and Operations Support, Software Design and Development, Data Center Design, Deployment and Migration, and Systems Engineering services for both public and private sectors.Our Federal systems integration team manages the complexity inherent with technology change, from requirements planning to architecture, testing to deployment, and beyond. We also offer a complete range of industry-leading services, including architecture, systems development, information assurance, solution and platform integration, and program management, functional, and testing services. Over the years, Soliel's team of technical experts has consistently delivered outstanding innovative solutions and services that meet or exceed customer expectations and satisfaction.


LOCATION: Ft. Eustis and Hybrid

START DATE: ASAP
CLEARANCE: Secret or TS

JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, security, and compliance of enterprise software applications operating within a secure, cloud-hosted environment. The Quality Assurance Engineer will work as an integral member of Agile development teams, collaborating with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to validate system functionality and support continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on system requirements and user stories.

· Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and data validation testing for web-based and cloud-hosted applications.

· Validate integrations across GOTS, COTS, and custom-built components to ensure interoperability and data integrity.

· Identify, document, and track defects using issue management tools and collaborate with development teams to support resolution.

· Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

· Support user acceptance testing (UAT) activities and validate results against acceptance criteria.

· Verify compliance with security, performance, and operational requirements.

· Contribute to quality metrics, test reports, and release readiness assessments.

· Assist with test environment coordination and release validation activities..


REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

· 3–7 years of experience in software quality assurance or testing.

· Experience testing web-based and cloud-hosted applications.

· Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test life cycle, and defect management processes.

· Experience working in Agile development environments.

· Familiarity with issue tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira).

· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

· Clear written and verbal communication skills.


PREFERRED SKILLS:

· Experience supporting government or regulated systems.

· Familiarity with secure cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure (including IL5/IL6).

· Exposure to test automation tools or scripting languages.

· Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and data validation techniques.

· Knowledge of basic security and performance testing concepts.

· CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain.


COMPENSATION:

· Salary: $70,000-80,000/year (flexible based on experience

· Major medical, dental, and vision

· Paid holidays

· Paid Time Off (PTO)


EEO/ AA/ NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Soliel, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Non-Discriminatory Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veterans. To learn more, please visit www.solielcom.com

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