Role Overview
Aretum is hiring a mid-level Test / QA Engineer. This is a contract role in McLean. Part of Aretum's Risk hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Public Trust Eligibility Required
About Aretum
Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.
Job Summary
Aretum is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Test / QA Engineer. As a Test / QA Engineer, you will validate system functionality, data accuracy, and integration performance.
Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test plans across system components
- Validate data pipelines and risk scoring outputs
- Test APIs and integrations
- Support UAT with stakeholders
- Automate regression testing where feasible
Requirements
- Testing Types: Functional, integration, regression, UAT support
- API Testing: Postman, REST clients, automated API validation
- Data Validation: SQL queries, dataset comparison, reconciliation checks
- Test Automation: Basic scripting (Python/JavaScript), test frameworks
- Defect Tracking: Jira or similar tools
- Test Case Design: Requirements traceability, edge case identification
- Performance Testing (Basic): Load testing concepts, response validation
- CI/CD Integration: Running tests in pipelines
- Documentation: Test plans, test cases, defect reports
- Basic Understanding of Healthcare Data: Enough to validate outputs logically
- Collaboration: Working with engineers to isolate and reproduce issues
Travel Requirements
This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.
EEO Statement
Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
We are proud to support our nation's veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact hr@aretum.com for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
U.S. Work Authorization
Due to federal contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency's background investigation requirements.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Test / QA Engineer position at Aretum?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Aretum. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Test / QA Engineer position at Aretum located?
This position is based in McLean. Aretum has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Test / QA Engineer at Aretum earn?
Aretum has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Test / QA Engineer role at Aretum posted?
This role was posted on April 5, 2026 (64 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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