Quality Assurance Specialist III

The Quality Assurance Specialist III ensures the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications deployed in AWS cloud environments in a remote work arrangement. This role designs and executes test plans, validates application functionality across DEV and UAT environments, monitors system performance using AWS tools, documents defects, and collaborates with development and cloud teams to support successful deployments. Success in this role is demonstrated through effective testing strategies, timely issue resolution, and delivery of reliable, high-quality applications. Requirements What You Will Do in This Role The Quality Assurance Specialist III will design, execute, and monitor comprehensive QA testing for AWS cloud applications, validating functionality, identifying issues, documenting results, and collaborating with development and cloud teams to support reliable deployments. Collaborate with AWS cloud application and service teams to design, develop, and execute effective test plans and testing strategies. Utilize AWS dashboards, alarms, notifications, and CloudWatch logs to monitor test execution, identify failing components, and detect performance issues or anomalies. Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for cloud-based applications across Development (DEV) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environments. Partner with AWS cloud application and service teams to understand system architectures, integration points, and expected functionality to drive effective testing approaches. Validate application functionality, APIs, integrations, user workflows, and system behaviors across distributed cloud services. Document defects, test findings, and performance issues clearly while collaborating with development, DevOps, and cloud engineering teams to support timely resolution. Generate detailed test reports and summaries outlining test results, defects identified, system performance metrics, and application readiness for deployment. Support release validation, regression testing, and continuous improvement of automated and manual testing processes. Assist with the onboarding and refinement of cloud-based QA tools, automation frameworks, and monitoring capabilities. Apply knowledge of cloud architectures, DevOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed system testing best practices to support reliable application delivery. What You Will Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience. 1–3 years of hands‑on experience with Python development, scripting, and automation. Demonstrated experience in Quality Assurance and software testing, including test planning, execution, defect identification, and validation. Experience testing applications in cloud environments. Strong understanding of Development (DEV) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes, defect lifecycle management, and release validation. Experience developing and maintaining test documentation, including test plans, test cases, defect reports, and test summaries. Ability to analyze and interpret application logs, dashboards, alarms, and alerts to identify system issues and performance concerns. Working knowledge of manual and automated testing methodologies and best practices. Experience using Jira and Confluence for issue tracking, documentation, and collaboration. Strong attention to detail with excellent written, verbal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience testing applications specifically within AWS cloud environments. Familiarity with AWS services such as CloudWatch, SNS, Lambda, S3, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, or similar cloud monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Functional knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and practices. Experience supporting cloud-based QA tools, automation frameworks, and monitoring capabilities. Work authorization/security clearance requirements Ability to obtain a security clearance. This work is normally completed in a remote environment. Physical Demands Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's and client facilities. Travel Required No The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job‑specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management. Summary Why GAMA-1 GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more GAMA-1 Corporate benefits information click here. ABOUT GAMA-1 GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on using industry and agency standards, establishing and performing with standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr