QA Engineer, Washington, D.C. Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Company: Hill Woltron Management Partner GmbH
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesRhombus Power is purposefully transforming defense and global security enterprises with Guardian, our Artificial Intelligence platform for strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making at the speed of relevance.We provide relevant, actionable, and AI-powered insights at each step in the defense decision-making cycle. Equipped with Guardian's AI-powered tools -- from infrastructure to data to insights -- our clients are able to solve their most complex, interconnected challenges and achieve decision and operational superiority.Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions to transform global security.Rhombus is seeking a QA Engineer who will design and execute manual and automated test plans and monitor the development process to ensure that the design and software adhere to company standards.We move fast. Software delays are costly, so it's vital for releases to meet target dates and stay within budget. You'll help us consistently meet deadlines by breaking up the development process into attainable testing goals and relaying any issues back to the development and product teams or leaders.We're seeking candidates who can make independent, deep technical contributions, while also working across multiple, fast-paced teams. Are you strong in writing automated and manual tests?Candidates need to have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, which encompass presenting to product managers, software engineers, project managers, and customers. Software engineers with deep experience and understanding of testing groups and processes should apply.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast-paced environment. Able to fit in well within a startup environment.
• Proven track record of continual improvements in QA process, optimizing resources to reach business project goals.
• Strong self-starter mentality with agile methodologies experience. Must be used for short iterations of development and testing and changing business requirements.
• Document test cases, perform and document risk analysis. Record test progress and results.
• Code automated tests and create test plans.
• Develop standards and procedures to determine product quality and release readiness, and identify, isolate, and track bugs throughout testing.
• Drive innovation and streamline overall testing processes.
• Identify any potential problems that users might encounter, constantly iterate.
• Research and analyze product features being tested, research new tools, technologies, and testing processes, and review user interfaces for consistency and functionality.Qualifications:
  • At minimum Bachelor's degree in software design, engineering, or computer science. Masters preferred.
  • A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, and ability to apply proven software methodologies to testing and to driving reductions in technical debt.
  • Knowledge of software engineering practices, software automation and testing technology like Jmeter, Selenium, and Cypress.
  • At minimum 2 years' experience in software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
    • Background or prior experience at a technology company, SaaS firm, defense contractor, or in the startup environment.
    • Past experience with cloud computing and containerization (Docker) is preferred.
    • Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance is encouraged to apply, but not required.Location:
      • Washington, D.C.
      • Full medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents.
      • 401k matching program.
      • PTO and Holidays.
      • Bonus and other incentive programs.
      • Access to mental health program.
      • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care, Dependent and Commuter.About Rhombus:Rhombus Power Inc. (Rhombus) is a startup located in the heart of Silicon Valley at Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto. We use cutting-edge cross-disciplinary approaches to solve pressing Big Data and Sensing problems in security, energy, and healthcare. Our advisory board includes two Nobel Laureates and a Draper Prize winner.Rhombus compensates, motivates, and develops employees, who are trusted, empowered, and involved. Employees have clear roles and expectations - and their roles are flexible enough to move at the speed of innovation in order to meet and exceed client expectations. We have a unique culture of global purpose, rooted in the innovation and progress of Silicon Valley.Rhombus knows that diversity is a condition for success. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Apply for this job* indicates a required field
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