Quality Engineer [U.S. Citizenship Required]

Type: Full-time Employee (W-2) position
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant technical experience.
Residence: Current U.S. residence and within U.S for 3 of the past 5 years.
Location: 100% United States (U.S.) Based Remote with ALL being performed within the U.S.
Trail Pass: U.S. Citizenship required to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
**Please note: U.S. citizenship is someone who was born in the US or obtained citizenship through naturalization that the government will verify. The government has excluded non-citizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or those on temporary visas

About Us:
Via Logic LLC is a proud information technology partner driving innovation in DevSecOps Delivery, Data Science, Cyber Security, and Defense & National Security Analytics. Our talented team of developers, technologists, and collaborators deliver enterprise-level solutions for our clients who are tackling mission-critical challenges such as the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Department of Defense to name a few.

We cultivate a flexible, collaborative, and fully-remote culture that champions work-life balance, making Via Logic a caring and supportive environment for our people, clients, and partners.

Join Us!

About the Role:
We’re looking for a talented Quality Engineer to join our growing team! In this dynamic role, you’ll ensure the quality, reliability, and security of cloud-based systems and applications that support mission-critical objectives for our client. You’ll uphold rigorous security standards and apply robust quality assurance processes across the development and deployment lifecycle to deliver impactful solutions for the client.

**Candidates must meet public trust clearance requirements

Basic Requirements:

• 3+ years of technical experience designing and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher 
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN AND RESIDE IN THE U.S. All work must be performed in the U.S.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Public Trust U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as this work is for a federal government client. Candidates will need to successfully complete a Background Investigation (BI) and credit check prior to beginning work. Nothing in applicants’ history should prevent them from obtaining a public trust security clearance.

Technical and Skills Requirements:

• 3+ years of Coding with Impact: Architect and manage robust solutions on AWS and Azure, with specialized expertise in Government Cloud environments. Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager, Terraform, and Ansible for seamless deployments.
• Automation Testing Tools: Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools such as Sonarqube, Cucumber, Jasmine, Selenium, Cypress, or similar, for ensuring code quality and security. Ability to develop, execute, and optimize automated test scripts.
• CI/CD Proficiency: Strong understanding of automating CI/CD pipelines, with a specific focus on embedding security and quality using tools such as OWASP, Jenkins and GitLab.
• Programming and Scripting Skills: Strong programming and scripting skills, particularly in Java, Ruby, Python, Java Script, HTML, XML and scripting languages, aimed at automating tasks and boosting operational efficiency.
• Quality Assurance Expertise: In-depth understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter, Artillery.io or LoadRunner and chaos engineering. Skilled in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive criteria.
• Data & Infrastructure Proficiency: Design and manage scalable data storage solutions. Utilize analytical skills to assess quality data, identify improvements, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and deployment challenges.
• Innovative Problem Solving & Collaboration: Tackle complex issues with creative solutions and proactive improvements. Excel in Agile environments, collaborating effectively with stakeholders through strong communication and teamwork.

Strongly Preferred: 

• Government sector experience, especially with DHS
• Current holder of Public Trust Clearance.
• AWS Certification such as Certified Solutions Architect/DevOps Engineer
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator/Developer
• Terraform Certified Associate
• 2+ years of experience developing applications for large-scale business customers
• 2+ years of experience using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or Scrum methodology.

Role Responsibilities:

• Requirements Analysis & Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine cloud system requirements, focusing on scalability, security, and performance. Translate requirements into comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and use cases.
• Testing and Validation: Design and execute tests for functionality, security, and performance using automated testing frameworks. Validate compliance with standards like NIST SP 800-53, coordinating with engineers to ensure robust testing.
• Quality Assurance & Improvement: Uphold quality standards across the SDLC, identifying risks and driving process improvements. Analyze data, generate reports, and conduct audits to enhance product quality.
• Agile Collaboration and Communication: Actively participate in Agile project teams, contributing to deliverables and fostering continuous improvement in DevSecOps practices.Clearly communicate quality insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Via Logic LLC Perks & Benefits:

• Remote Work: U.S. based remote position offering flexibility for work-life balance.
• Health Care: Comprehensive health care benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO to support work-life balance.
• Full-time W2 position.

Must be available on company and or client provided communication tools such as Teams, Slack, email and for meetings between core course of 9AM-5PM EST.

About Via Logic LLC: Via Logic Explorers comprises of multi-disciplinary thinkers and problem solvers with diverse expertise in information technology (IT) and lean product delivery. Our team excels in automating enterprise infrastructures, advancing cybersecurity with intelligence, implementing DevSecOps principles, and operationalizing thoughtful AI/ML solutions. By leveraging this broad expertise, we provide our clients with unique insights and actionable enterprise architectures designed to drive successful modernization efforts across both government and private sector environments.