QA Engineer SME
SHR Consulting Group, LLC · Bluemont, Virginia, United States · $135K–$148K/yr
IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees
About the role
The QA Engineer SME will develop enterprise-level QA strategies and automation standards while overseeing quality governance across major FEMA systems. They will also lead the integration of scalable QA into DevSecOps pipelines and advise leadership on quality risks and system readiness.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have over 10 years of relevant experience and expert knowledge in QA engineering, automation, and cloud testing. A bachelor's degree is required, and U.S. citizenship is mandatory to obtain the necessary Public Trust clearance.
Benefits
Full description
SHR – Software Hardware Re-engineered
SHR is a premier technology integrator solving our nation’s most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration, enterprise IT, including cloud services: cyber, software, advanced analytics, and AI. With an intimate understanding of our customers’ challenges and deep expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions.
We are seeking a QA Engineer SME to serve as FEMA’s authoritative expert for QA governance, enterprise test automation, and cloud-native quality frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop enterprise-level QA strategy and automation standards.
- Oversee quality governance across major FEMA systems.
- Advise leadership on quality risk, system readiness, and operational impacts.
- Lead integration of automated, scalable QA into DevSecOps pipelines.
Minimum Requirements:
- More than 10 years of relevant work experience.
- Expert knowledge of QA engineering, automation, cloud testing, and compliance.
- Ability to influence enterprise quality strategy.
- Strong leadership and communication.
Education and Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Agile or ISTQB preferred.
Clearance Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain Public Trust. Active Public Trust is preferred. FEMA Public Trust is highly preferred.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans with company match.
- Paid time off and federal holidays.
- Professional development support.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. EEO/AA Employer/Veteran/Disabled.
