As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com
Business Summary
The Deltek Engineering and Technology team builds best-in-class solutions to delight customers and meet their business needs. We are laser-focused on software design, development, innovation and quality. Our team of experts has the talent, skills and values to deliver products and services that are easy to use, reliable, sustainable and competitive. If you're looking for a safe environment where ideas are welcome, growth is supported and questions are encouraged – consider joining us as we explore the limitless opportunities of the software industry.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and quality frameworks for enterprise-grade software systems.
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Own end-to-end quality assurance for features and releases, ensuring high standards for functionality, performance, security, and scalability.
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Develop, maintain, and scale automated test frameworks and suites using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar.
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Drive API, integration, and system-level testing using both manual and automated approaches.
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Partner closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to embed quality throughout the SDLC and Agile lifecycle.
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Analyze requirements and architecture to identify test scenarios, edge cases, and quality risks early in the development cycle.
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Lead defect management processes, including triage, root cause analysis, and validation of fixes.
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Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster, high-quality releases.
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Perform performance, load, and reliability testing to ensure systems meet enterprise-grade expectations.
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Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in test automation, test design, and quality engineering.
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Define and track quality metrics, providing visibility into product quality and release readiness.
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Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate test creation, improve coverage, and enhance defect detection and analysis.
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Continuously improve QA processes, tools, and frameworks to drive efficiency and scalability.
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, or SDET roles.
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Strong expertise in both manual and automated testing of web applications, APIs, and distributed systems.
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Proven experience building and scaling automation frameworks using languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
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Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured, Karate, or equivalent).
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Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
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Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
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Experience with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Zephyr).
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Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently and lead quality initiatives across multiple teams.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, k6).
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Familiarity with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
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Experience testing cloud-based applications on AWS, Azure, or OCI.
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Exposure to security testing practices and tools.
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Experience with AI-assisted testing tools or incorporating AI into QA workflows.
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Background in SaaS or enterprise software environments.
AI-Enhanced Quality Mindset
This role emphasizes leveraging modern tools—including AI—to elevate quality engineering practices.
The ideal candidate:
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Proactively identifies opportunities to apply AI for test generation, defect prediction, and test optimization.
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Thinks strategically: “How can we improve quality, speed, and coverage using automation and AI?”
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Embraces experimentation with emerging tools while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
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Balances speed of delivery with reliability, scalability, and user experience.
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Champions a culture of continuous improvement and quality ownership across teams.
Career Interests
Engineering
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