What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Engineer position at Heartland Consulting?
Company: Heartland Federal Joint Venture
Location: Various (San Diego, CA; Pearl City, HI; Philadelphia, PA; Sasebo City, Japan; Kings Bay, GA; Silverdale, WA; Kanagawa-Ken, Japan; Santa Rita, GU (Remote options available for qualified candidates)
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance required
Job Type: Full-Time
About Heartland Federal Joint Venture: Heartland Federal is a small business; 8(a); Woman-Owned (WOSB) and Minority-Owned Small Business. Heartland Federal's leadership has more than 20 years of federal consulting experience working hands-on with the USG and DoD, as well as state and local sectors, underserved communities and beyond. We deliver mission-critical automation and AI services to enhance operational efficiency. Join our dynamic team supporting the DoD in advancing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technologies.
Job Summary: As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will ensure the reliability and compliance of RPA bots through testing, validation, and documentation. This role supports bot delivery by identifying issues and verifying functionality in government environments.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Various (San Diego, CA; Pearl City, HI; Philadelphia, PA; Sasebo City, Japan; Kings Bay, GA; Silverdale, WA; Kanagawa-Ken, Japan; Santa Rita, GU (Remote options available for qualified candidates)
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance required
Job Type: Full-Time
About Heartland Federal Joint Venture: Heartland Federal is a small business; 8(a); Woman-Owned (WOSB) and Minority-Owned Small Business. Heartland Federal's leadership has more than 20 years of federal consulting experience working hands-on with the USG and DoD, as well as state and local sectors, underserved communities and beyond. We deliver mission-critical automation and AI services to enhance operational efficiency. Join our dynamic team supporting the DoD in advancing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technologies.
Job Summary: As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will ensure the reliability and compliance of RPA bots through testing, validation, and documentation. This role supports bot delivery by identifying issues and verifying functionality in government environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test plans for UiPath-based bots, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.
- Validate bot compatibility with Microsoft tools and government licensing models.
- Document defects, corrective actions, and quality metrics in secure formats.
- Perform incidental troubleshooting and sustainment to confirm bot performance.
- Ensure adherence to DoD standards for security, regulatory compliance, and small business utilization.
- Collaborate on process improvements and provide input for training materials.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Quality Assurance, or related field.
- 3 years of QA experience in software or automation testing.
- Proficiency in testing tools (e.g., UiPath Test Manager, Selenium) and agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of federal security requirements and defect tracking systems.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Active Secret Clearance required.
- Preferred: ISTQB certification or experience with RPA-specific testing.
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off, federal holidays, and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge DoD projects impacting national security.