Camgian

AI-powered SaaS for security, finance, manufacturing

Senior Quality Assurance - QA, Software Engineer

Test Automation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeStarkville, MS, USA

About the Job

Requirements

United States citizenship is required.
At least 7 years of combined software development and QA/software test engineering experience, including at least 3 years focused on quality or testing and experience at a senior or technical-lead level.
A BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
A hands-on software development foundation, with experience designing, coding, debugging, and shipping production software before moving into or expanding responsibilities in QA and software test engineering.
Experience designing, building, and maintaining test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, pytest, TestNG, or Robot Framework.
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, C#, C++, or Go, and ability to read and debug production code and build maintainable test automation, simulators, and internal tooling.
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
Experience with API testing and tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
Working knowledge of the full software development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum methodology.
Experience testing across multiple platforms and form factors, including Android, Windows, embedded/firmware, cloud computing, and laptop, handheld, or tablet hardware.
Ability to assess, mentor, and improve the performance of junior and mid-level QA engineers, with examples of improved team capability or delivery outcomes.
Ability to lead and work as part of a team while maintaining independent, critical thinking.
Self-driven and self-starting, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Aptitude for innovation, problem solving, and thinking outside the box.
Comfort providing candid, constructive feedback, holding others to clear expectations, mentoring teammates, and raising the technical bar for the broader QA function.
Willingness to explore challenging work and pursue cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

Define and own QA test strategy, test plans, and evidence-based release criteria for new and existing software, firmware, and hardware product lines, in partnership with the QA Director.
Design, code, review, and maintain automated test suites, simulators, and frameworks for regression, functional, integration, and system testing across Android, Windows, embedded, and cloud platforms.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous, repeatable quality gates with actionable failure diagnostics ahead of release.
Lead source-level investigation of complex software and firmware defects by creating reproducible test cases, capturing debug output and stack traces, inspecting production code, and driving root-cause analysis with development teams.
Validate bug fixes and provide evidence-based release-readiness recommendations and QA sign-off for software and firmware revisions.
Assess team members' technical skills, role fit, and development needs; establish expectations and individualized coaching plans; review their work; and advise the QA Director on staffing or role changes needed to close persistent gaps.
Evaluate user interface and user experience implementations and provide structured feedback to development teams.
Own test-result reporting, quality metrics, release documentation, and requirements traceability; maintain an auditable repository of software and firmware release evidence and artifacts.
Perform laboratory and field testing to validate system performance against requirements.
Establish and track quality measures, including automation coverage, escaped-defect rate, test flake rate, time to detection and resolution, and release readiness, and use the data to prioritize process and tooling improvements.
Lead execution and continuous refinement of the production test QA process.

Desired Qualifications

Experience testing embedded systems, firmware, or hardware in a defense, industrial, or aerospace context.
Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, or Jira.
Experience with performance, load, or stress testing tools and methodology.
Working knowledge of security testing principles and secure coding practices.
Experience establishing or materially improving QA processes, automation frameworks, and team practices for a new or developing product line.
Active or previously held security clearance.

Camgian is hiring a Senior QA Software Engineer to join our team in Starkville, MS. This is a hands-on technical leadership role reporting to Camgian's Quality Assurance Director. You will lead the design, implementation, and execution of manual and automated test strategies for software, firmware, and hardware across Camgian's product lines while remaining active in code, automation, and difficult defect investigations. We are particularly interested in an engineer who built a strong foundation as a software developer and deliberately chose to focus on software quality because they value the investigative, systems-oriented work of testing. You will enter a developing QA organization and will be expected to quickly assess its people, practices, coverage, and tooling; coach team members who demonstrate aptitude and commitment; and partner with the QA Director to close remaining capability and staffing gaps. This position offers the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art products supporting defense and industrial missions, in both office and outdoor environments. Camgian builds AI-enabled decision automation and cognitive computing platforms including kill chain automation, sensor fusion, and air and missile defense capabilities to deliver real-time, mission-critical intelligence to warfighters and industrial operators. Success will be measured by earlier defect detection, expanded reliable automation, fewer escaped defects, repeatable release evidence, and a stronger, more capable QA team.

Qualifications

United States Citizen
7+ years of combined software development and QA/software test engineering experience, including at least 3 years focused on quality/test and experience operating at a senior or technical-lead level
BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
Demonstrated foundation as a hands-on software developer, with evidence of designing, coding, debugging, and shipping production software before moving into or expanding responsibilities in QA and software test engineering
Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, pytest, TestNG, Robot Framework)
Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, C#, C++, or Go), with the ability to read and debug production code and build maintainable test automation, simulators, and internal tooling
Experience in integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
Experience with API testing and tooling (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
Strong working knowledge of the full software development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum methodology
Experience testing across multiple platforms and form factors (Android, Windows, embedded/firmware, cloud computing, laptop/handheld/tablet hardware)
Demonstrated ability to assess, mentor, and raise the performance of junior and mid-level QA engineers, supported by specific examples of improved team capability or delivery outcomes

Desired Skills

Experience testing embedded systems, firmware, or hardware in a defense, industrial, or aerospace context
Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr, Jira)
Experience with performance, load, or stress testing tools and methodology
Working knowledge of security testing principles and secure coding practices
Experience standing up or materially improving QA processes, automation frameworks, and team practices for a new or developing product line
Active or previously held security clearance

Key Responsibilities

Define and own QA test strategy, test plans, and evidence-based release criteria for new and existing software, firmware, and hardware product lines, in partnership with the QA Director
Design, code, review, and maintain automated test suites, simulators, and frameworks for regression, functional, integration, and system testing across Android, Windows, embedded, and cloud platforms
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous, repeatable quality gates with actionable failure diagnostics ahead of release
Lead source-level investigation of complex software and firmware defects: create reproducible test cases, capture debug output and stack traces, inspect production code, and drive root-cause analysis with development teams
Validate bug fixes and provide evidence-based release-readiness recommendations and QA sign-off for software and firmware revisions
Rapidly assess team members' technical skills, role fit, and development needs; establish clear expectations and individualized coaching plans; review their work; and advise the QA Director on staffing or role changes needed to close persistent gaps
Evaluate user interface and user experience implementations, providing structured feedback to development teams
Own test-result reporting, quality metrics, release documentation, and requirements traceability; maintain an auditable repository of software and firmware release evidence and artifacts
Perform laboratory and field testing to validate system performance against requirements
Establish and track quality measures such as automation coverage, escaped-defect rate, test flake rate, time to detection and resolution, and release readiness; use the data to prioritize process and tooling improvements
Lead execution and continuous refinement of the production test QA process

Success requires a strong work ethic, curiosity, tenacity, and comfort operating in a fast-paced environment across existing and new product lines. This position works under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Director while carrying substantial day-to-day ownership for test strategy, technical execution, and development of the QA team. Collaboration across engineering, product, and delivery teams will be frequent, so clear communication, candor, and a willingness to share both successes and lessons learned are essential. We are a team-centric organization: we succeed or fail together.

Camgian offers a competitive salary, collaborative work environment, comprehensive benefits, and an equity opportunity.

Camgian Culture and Core Value Traits

Ability to lead and work as part of a team while maintaining independent, critical thinking
Self-driven and self-starting, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong aptitude for innovation, problem solving, and thinking outside the box
Comfortable providing candid, constructive feedback, holding others to clear expectations, mentoring teammates, and raising the technical bar for the broader QA function
Always willing to explore the other side of fear, be challenged, and pursue cutting-edge technologies

About the Company

Camgian

AI-powered SaaS for security, finance, manufacturing

Camgian provides enterprise AI software-as-a-service that uses cognitive computing, data science, and AI to improve operations across sectors like national security, global finance, and industrial manufacturing. Its products run at the edge and in the cloud, delivering real-time analytics and decision support to help organizations move faster and scale smarter. The company differentiates itself with a focus on edge computing and military-grade AI capabilities, earning recognition as a Gartner Cool Vendor and serving national security clients alongside financial and industrial customers. Camgian aims to help warfighters, financial institutions, and industrial operators think and act faster by turning data into actionable intelligence across the entire operation from frontline environments to corporate systems.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $1.6M
Headquarters: Starkville, MS
Founded: 2006

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