IVVQ Engineer

🚀 We’re Hiring: IVVQ Engineer 📍 Location: Austin, TX 78759 (Hybrid) ⏳ Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension) 🌟 Position Summary We are looking for a skilled Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification (IVVQ) Engineer to join our team in Austin, TX. You’ll play a key role in delivering identity and biometric solutions for state and local government agencies, including systems for driver’s licenses, ID cards, and biometric comparisons used by government and law enforcement agencies. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes ownership of system quality and reliability. 🧠💡 🛠️ Key Responsibilities ✅ Participate in project teams delivering innovative identity & biometric solutions 🤝 Collaborate with customers during project setup and implementation (onsite support may be required) 🧪 Design validation strategies and develop automated test scripts ⚙️ Ensure reliability, robustness, and performance through strong QA practices 🏗️ Understand system architecture to optimize test coverage and reduce risks 📋 Create and execute QA, acceptance, and validation test plans 🧩 Define validation scenarios to ensure full requirements coverage 🐞 Execute tests and manage defect tracking in validation and UAT environments 📄 Review technical design documents, specifications, and test scripts 🔄 Contribute to automation of new features and regression test suites 📅 Work closely with Project Managers and Technical Leads to meet deadlines 🔍 Provide investigative support in SIT, staging, and production environments 🛎️ Act as Level 3 support for deployed solutions 📈 Continuously improve processes and share lessons learned 🎓 Minimum Qualifications 🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience) 🧪 5+ years validating Windows & web applications on .NET/Java platforms ⚡ 5+ years in a fast-paced, high-technology environment 📊 3+ years with validation methodologies (functional, integration, performance, usability, acceptance) 🐞 3+ years using defect management tools (e.g., JIRA) 🧠 Strong knowledge of IVVQ methodologies, tools, and processes 🔌 Hands-on experience with API testing (SOAP/REST) 📐 Experience with estimation, scheduling, risk management, and reporting 🌐 Strong understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, LDAP 🗄️ Ability to write SQL queries for database validation 🔐 Solid knowledge of application security and data persistence 🛠️ Proven troubleshooting skills in high-pressure environments 🗣️ Excellent communication, analytical skills, and attention to detail 🚀 Independent, fast learner, and strong team player ⭐ Preferred Qualifications 📌 Experience managing projects from planning to deployment 🆔 Prior experience with identity or biometric systems 🤖 Familiarity with automation tools (TestComplete, ReadyAPI, JMeter) 🔑 Knowledge of PKI and digital security best practices ☁️ Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) 💻 Automation experience using JavaScript, Python, or similar languages 🧩 Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations and simplify complexity