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Senior Principal Software Development Analyst – Quality Engineering, Business Process Integration
Northrop Grumman. Define and drive enterprise-wide software testing and quality engineering standards aligned with engineering and delivery frameworks .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in software testing methodologies, quality engineering standards, and automated testing frameworks, with a strong focus on aligning technology solutions with business objectives. Proven ability to lead quality initiatives, establish governance processes, and advocate for continuous improvement across teams.
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Software Testing MethodologiesAutomated Testing ToolsQuality Engineering StandardsCI/CD Quality GatesAgile/DevOps Practices
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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentQuality EngineeringTest PlanningTest DesignTest ExecutionTest ReportingPerformance TestingSecurity TestingRegression AutomationAPI Testing
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaboration Skills
Tools & Technologies
AzureAWSGoogle CloudCI/CD PlatformsDevSecOps Practices
Certifications & Qualifications
Security+ CertificationISTQBCSQACSTE
Industry Keywords
SDLCShift-Left TestingQuality-by-DesignMetrics-Driven DashboardsLeanSix SigmaBusiness Process ManagementDigital Transformation
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureCloudMicroservicesSDLC
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and drive enterprise-wide software testing and quality engineering standards aligned with engineering and delivery frameworks
- Establish and maintain quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms
- Lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of testing frameworks, methodologies, and best practices
- Champion shift-left testing and quality-by-design principles throughout the SDLC
- Provide technical leadership for functional, integration, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing
- Advise product teams, engineering leadership, and operations stakeholders on quality topics
- Lead design, expansion, and governance of automated testing across enterprise applications, APIs, and integrations
- Evaluate, recommend, and help implement testing tools and frameworks
- Define and enforce CI/CD quality gates and automated validation processes
- Integrate testing into continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows with DevOps and engineering teams
- Develop and maintain software quality assurance controls, standards, and governance frameworks
- Conduct quality reviews and testing assessments for critical initiatives
- Identify software quality risks and defect trends and recommend mitigation strategies
- Support regulatory, audit, compliance, and security testing requirements
- Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action planning for production incidents
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand operational workflows, process dependencies, and customer experience goals
- Align software solutions with business objectives, process efficiencies, and quality outcomes
- Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for automation, workflow optimization, and improved test coverage
- Translate business requirements and process changes into measurable quality objectives and testing strategies
- Support process improvement initiatives
- Partner with Product Management, Software Engineering, Architecture, Operations, Security, and Business teams
- Guide and mentor quality engineers, analysts, and testing teams
- Facilitate quality planning sessions, release readiness reviews, and go/no-go discussions
- Communicate testing outcomes, quality risks, and recommendations to executive and technical stakeholders
- Advocate for continuous improvement across teams and programs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM discipline with 6 years of relevant experience
- Current U.S. Government Secret level security clearance required
- U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
- 5+ years of experience in software development, quality engineering, software testing, or closely related disciplines
- 3+ years of experience leading enterprise or multi-program testing and quality initiatives as a senior technical individual contributor or quality lead
- Experience with software testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile/DevOps practices, including test planning, design, execution, and reporting
- Strong experience with automated testing tools and frameworks, including UI, API, performance, and regression automation
- Experience validating enterprise applications, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based solutions, including microservices and SaaS/PaaS platforms
- Demonstrated ability to establish and enforce quality standards, governance processes, and test automation strategies across multiple teams
- Proven experience working directly with business stakeholders to align technology solutions, testing strategies, and quality outcomes with business processes
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Preferred: Active Security+ certification or greater
- Preferred: Quality-related certifications such as ISTQB, CSQA, CSTE, or equivalent
- Preferred: Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
- Preferred: Experience with CI/CD platforms and DevSecOps practices
- Preferred: Knowledge of performance testing, security testing, service-level validation, and test data management
- Preferred: Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives, modernizing legacy platforms, or implementing new enterprise systems
- Preferred: Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or Business Process Management
- Preferred: Experience with metrics-driven dashboards and reporting
- Preferred: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Preferred: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- No relocation assistance available
- Flexible work arrangements (although this role itself is explicitly on-site)
- Phenomenal learning opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- Friendly team environment
- Exceptional benefits/healthcare
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- 9/80 work schedule
- 401(k) matching program
- Potential overtime
- Shift differential
- Discretionary bonus
- Long-term incentives may be available for Vice President or Director positions