Quality Engineering Consultant

Location: Tallahassee, FL

General Characteristics
Responsible for establishing and implementing quality assurance and compliance processes for the IT organization. Works closely with IT leaders to develop and implement an overall quality maturity roadmap and plan for each IT functional area. Works with development, testing and production teams to develop, publish and implement software quality assurance plans. Reviews progress toward the plan regularly with IT leaders, technical teams and customers to make modifications as necessary. Establishes internal IT service quality control standards, policies and procedures. Monitors, evaluates, manages and executes audit processes to ensure compliance. Coordinates and facilitates quality assurance activities across projects with project managers. Provides guidance and subject matter expertise to IT teams on QA methodologies and processes, educates them on their responsibilities/accountabilities for the purpose of achieving on-time and quality deliverables. Makes recommendations and directs improvements to the software development lifecycle process. Documents non-compliance to policies, process and standards and assists in their resolution. Analyzes and identifies trends in IT performance metrics. Designs, monitors and analyzes performance metrics program for quality improvement initiatives. Conducts audits and analyzes findings to develop appropriate corrective action recommendations. Provides training on established processes and policies. Needed skills and knowledge include systems lifecycle development, project management, quality management and improvement methodologies and standards such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma and the Software Engineering Institute—Capability Maturity Model (SEI-CMM).

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Experience: A minimum of 7 years of IT and business experience, with at least 5 years in Quality Assurance, 2 to 3 years of audit or assessment or other relevant experience.

Complexity: Expert/lead technical role. Provides strategic direction, guidance and integrated solutions to enterprise-wide quality engineering initiatives. Works on multiple projects as a project leader or as the subject matter expert. Works on projects/issues of high complexity that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. Coaches and mentors more junior technical staff.

*Please note that this application is part of our candidate pool for future staffing needs under our contract with the State of Florida. Positions may not be available immediately, and job locations, assignments, and start dates may vary depending on agency requirements. By applying, you will be considered for current and upcoming opportunities, and we will reach out if a role that matches your skills and qualifications becomes available.*