Job Summary

The QA Tester will analyze and interpreting tests for a web application that supports ICAM functionality. You will be responsible for identifying functional problems and suggesting resolutions. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in testing through a full development agile life-cycle including designing, developing and implementing test plans and procedures. They must be a proven self-starter with the ability to problem-solve, communicate, participate in diverse project teams from a technical perspective, and interface effectively with customers, vendor partners, and colleagues.

Other elements:

• Travel: Yes, 5% of the time
• Shift: Day Job
• Potential for Teleworking: Yes
• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
• Years Experience in Field/Career: 3 - 8 years
• Supervisory Responsibilities: no

Responsibilities and Duties

• Verify and validate software products in accordance with Customer requirements and used needs.
• Track testing metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts for caught versus released defects.
• Develop and execute test scripts/cases based on business and/or functional requirements.
• Identify defects/bug issues.
• Perform final testing of releases and may perform other technical and documentation tasks.
• Interact daily with Supervisors and/or functional peer groups. Interaction normally involves exchange or presentation of factual information.
• Utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Execute pre-written test cases
• Acquire knowledge on testing methodologies
• Analyze test results, bugs, and usability and contribute to existing testing content documentation
• Prepare Test Plans, Test Cases based on client specifications, and prepare reports
• Serve as a technical lead contributing to test team
• Assist in test environment setup and teardown
• Assist in coaching junior staff by helping them to make decisions and solve problem
• Serve as the main point of contact for the client and will work with the client to prioritize testing requirements
• Be responsible for informally leading a test team on a variety of projects.
• Document the basic user level manual, systems manual
• Provide feedback on progress and professional growth to team members as well as managemen

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to prioritize in a complex and fast-paced environment
• Passion for ICAM
• Good interpersonal skills, creativity, efficiency, attention to detail, and good work organization
• Strong academic or practical knowledge of QA methodologies and tools, software testing standards, strategies, and the software development cycle
• Adept with writing detailed concise bug reports
• Proven experience executing test cases; drafting and managing test cases for one or more features
• Experience with industry standard test software such as JIRA, TestRail, Confluence, or equivalents
• Experience running build files with software suites such as Visual Studio
• Minimum 1-2 years of quality assurance