Senior Software Quality Analyst

Job Title:   Senior Software Quality Analyst

Company: BLN24

About Us: We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a better us

BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.

Job Description:

This senior-level position will establish testing strategy, mentor QA personnel, and ensure that applications meet rigorous performance and compliance standards before cloud deployment.

This is a leadership role ideal for a highly experienced QA professional who understands both enterprise testing frameworks and the federal cloud compliance landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain the overall QA strategy across a portfolio of cloud-migrated applications.

• Lead performance, regression, and compliance testing efforts in AWS environments.

• Oversee and mentor junior QA analysts and ensure consistent testing practices across teams.

• Ensure all software meets NOAA IT Security standards and Federal Data Strategy compliance requirements.

• Proactively identify risks, escalate issues, and provide QA reporting to program leadership.

Required Qualifications:

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

• 8–10 years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a QA leadership role.

• Strong background in automated testing, test planning, and performance validation.

• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISTQB Advanced Level Certification or equivalent credential.

• Prior experience leading QA initiatives within federal cloud migration or modernization efforts.

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or other AWS testing-related certification.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What BLN24 brings to the Game:

BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.

• You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area.  We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.

• Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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