Part Time Remote Software Qa Jobs in Laurel, MD (NOW HIRING)

Public Trust Eligibility Required

This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification. 

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront. 

Job Summary 

Aretum is seeking a skilled and motivated Quality Assurance Specialist. As a Quality Assurance Specialist you will be responsible for providing expert technical support, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of a client application while ensuring system availability, quality, and operational effectiveness in an Agile, sprint-based development environment. The ideal candidate brings strong Quality Assurance expertise, including the ability to establish and manage QA standards, quality metrics, testing processes, and technical evaluations to ensure compliance with performance and quality requirements.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.  

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support to maintain the client application
• Provide support for development, enhancements, accessibility, integration, optimization, and maintenance
• Ensure availability and correct operations
• Work within a sprint-based development cycle
• Utilize knowledge of the AWS cloud environment, Python backend and TypeScript front-end

Requirements

• 4 years of Quality Assurance experience
• Bachelor's Degree (3 years of additional experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree)
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing quality assurance (QA) standards and procedures within large and complex environments
• Proficiency with automated and manual testing
• Ability to define and apply quality characteristics, including development of measurable quality metrics, scoring criteria, and performance thresholds
• Experience determining appropriate quality control resources based on scope and complexity
• Ability to establish and maintain processes for evaluating hardware, software, and associated documentation
• Experience supporting and/or leading technical evaluations and assessments of systems and deliverables
• Experience ensuring compliance with established quality standards and driving improvement of deliverables

Travel Requirements 

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible. 

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. 

We are proud to support our nation's veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience. 

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact hr@aretum.com for assistance. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency's background investigation requirements. Sponsorship is not available. 

Benefits

This is a part-time position with potential for pro-rated benefits.

Salary Range: $52/hr.-$58/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements.