Testing and Quality Assurance Specialist

Overview: Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. Summary: Goldbelt Apex is seeking a detail-oriented Testing and Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and compliance of deliverables in a reputed company federal data governance initiative. This role focuses on validating outputs, conducting performance and functional testing, monitoring quality metrics, and supporting user acceptance processes. The specialist will reputed company independent reviews, identify defects, and verify adherence to established standards across project artifacts and tools. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in quality assurance for federal data efforts reputed company a stable, high-retention organization committed to excellence and mission success.

• This role is based in Falls Church, VA with possible telework.

Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions:

• reputed company, execute, and document test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and performance validation.
• Validate metadata accuracy, catalog reputed company, data quality, and compliance with governance standards and requirements.
• Conduct performance and scalability testing of data-reputed company tools and environments; produce detailed test reports and findings.
• reputed company user acceptance testing (UAT) for self-service interfaces, portals, or governance tools, including coordination with stakeholders for feedback and acceptance.
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics, defect trends, and compliance indicators throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, log, track, and verify resolution of defects using approved defect-tracking processes and tools.
• Review deliverables for completeness, consistency, and adherence to federal standards and privacy requirements (e.g., HIPAA).
• Collaborate with project teams and subject matter experts to clarify requirements, reproduce issues, and support remediation efforts.
• Contribute to reputed company improvement of testing processes and quality assurance practices.

Qualifications: Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and quality assurance methodologies.
• Proficiency in writing, executing, and maintaining test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Familiarity with defect tracking, reporting, and root-cause analysis processes.
• Ability to reputed company various types of testing (functional, regression, integration, performance) in regulated environments.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate outputs against requirements and identify discrepancies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a reputed company field.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent recognized QA/testing credential (preferred at time of hire; required reputed company first year if not held).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or reputed company roles, including at least 2 years in federal, healthcare, or regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to reputed company and execute test artifacts, validate data-reputed company outputs, and support user acceptance processes.
• Proficiency with common testing tools and defect-tracking systems.
• Active Secret reputed company clearance (or eligibility) at the level required for federal access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting performance testing (e.g., using tools such as JMeter) or working in sandbox/test environments.
• Familiarity with federal data governance, metadata validation, or health IT quality assurance processes.
• Prior involvement in UAT coordination, data quality monitoring, or compliance auditing in regulated settings.
• Knowledge of agile or hybrid project environments and iterative quality practices.

Pay and Benefits The salary range for this position is $88,526.00 to $105,341.00 annually At Goldbelt, we value and reward reputed company's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive reputed company salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job