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Job Title : Senior Specialist, Software Quality Engineering
Job Code : 34919
Job Location: Nashville, TN
Schedule: 9/80 Reg
Clearance: Must Be Able to Obtain and Maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Job Summary:
The Software Quality Engineer is responsible for creating end-to-end test plans, executing the test plan, and managing all activities in the plan as part of and in conjunction with an Agile Scrum development team to ensure that all objectives are met and the software solution works as expected. The solution should be tested in terms of functionality, performance, stability, and compatibility with legacy and/or third party software and integrated external hardware.
The objective of the Software Quality Engineer is to ensure that testing of every feature of the software solution and through every phase of development is well defined, planned, and executed. The work of the Software Quality Engineer should inspire confidence that any potential issue has been identified and addressed prior to release of the software solution. The Software Quality Engineer, Senior Specialist Level is a senior professional with strong job area knowledge and broad knowledge of project management, managing complex projects and processes with general oversight to achieve operational targets and goals with direct impact on team and departmental results.
Job Requirements:
Review functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables;
Identify test requirements from Conditions of Acceptance, map test case requirements, and design test coverage plan;
Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts such as test plans, test summaries, and process documents as needed;
Execute and evaluate manual test cases and report test results;
Hold and facilitate test case reviews with cross-functional team members;
Advocate for and provide quality leadership on assigned program(s);
Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to Product Owners;
Keep team and stakeholders informed of project QA progress and emergent risks;
Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements via Functional, Regression, Performance, Stress, and Endurance Testing;
Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes via Exploratory, and Usability Testing in addition to above testing methods;
Seek opportunities for improvement in quality, including but not limited to efficiency gains and expanding test coverage;
Assists and guides less experienced Software Quality Engineers in the responsibilities listed above;
Engage as an active participant in Scrum ceremonies;
Required to perform other appropriate duties as requested, directed, or assigned
Perform all job functions with a positive, professional attitude
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong knowledge and experience in test design, development, and execution of test cases, in support of software and hardware solutions.
Experience with testing desktop applications.
Excellent observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
Ability to stay disciplined and focused.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Able to be productive and effective working either alone or as part of a team.
Strong customer service orientation.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Preferred Skills (beyond required):
Experience with Test Track Pro, Version One, or similar testing tools/suites.
Experience with software that directly interfaces with 3rd party firmware.
3+ years of experience in an Agile Scrum environment.
Familiarity with closed network environments.
US Government security clearance.
Experience in ISR systems.
Physical Demands:
Required to sit for long periods of time
Infrequent light physical effort required
Written and verbal communication
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse
May require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a computer software related field such as Quality Assurance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related technical field with 6 years minimum prior experience in Software Quality Assurance or equivalent combination of education and work experience
United States Citizenship required;
Work Environment:
Work performed in an office environment with people close to each other
Working with computers, and other computer components
Duties may require being on call periodically and working outside of normal working hours (evenings and weekends)
This is an on-site position
Travel may be required up to 10%
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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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