QA and Release Engineer (Hybrid/Remote) - 28311

HII's Mission Technologies division•Columbia, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges. The company recognizes that the most effective environment for projects doesn’t always look the same, offering a hybrid work approach that ensures lasting relationships and in-person collaboration while providing flexibility to work from home for focused results. Enlighten is seeking a Software Quality Assurance and Release Engineer to ensure and improve product quality throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who thrive on delivering reliable, high-performing software. Work is performed in a hybrid environment if near an Enlighten office, following a local on-site schedule. If not near an Enlighten office, the role can support a remote employee.

Requirements

A current U.S. Government Security Clearance is not required to start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with a current Secret or TS level clearance.
5 years of experience testing software applications with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Experience performing full lifecycle quality assurance, including: functional and non-functional testing (e.g. performance, regression, user acceptance)
Strong ability to communicate effectively with product owner, technical team, and users
Experience in creating and executing robust test plans and procedures
Experience in documenting software defects and generating test reports
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven)
Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo)
Experience with software release management, including automation of release processes
Experience utilizing issue and project tracking software (e.g. Jira)
Experience with the agile software lifecycle
Strong attention to detail, organized and efficient
Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting
Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, if near an Enlighten office and will follow local on-site schedule. Offices are in Columbia, MD, San Antonio, TX, Augusta, GA, Greenville, SC and Boise, ID.
If not near an Enlighten office, role can support a remote employee. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Nice To Haves

Scripting experience is a huge plus
Test automation tools experience (e.g. Protractor, Selenium)
Experience working with web services and APIs (e.g. RESTful APIs)
Experience with the Linux operating system

Responsibilities

Develop and Execute Test Plans: Create, maintain, and implement comprehensive test plans and cases to ensure software functionality, performance, and reliability.
Automated Testing: Design, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
Manual Testing: Perform hands-on manual testing to identify bugs, inconsistencies, and usability issues.
Collaborate with Development Teams: Work closely with the development team to understand system requirements, identify potential issues early, and provide feedback on software design and implementation.
Monitor and Report Quality Metrics: Track, analyze, and report on key quality metrics.
Release Management: Coordinate and oversee the release process to ensure timely and successful software deployments.
Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and implement quality assurance best practices, processes, and tools.
Defect Tracking and Resolution: Identify, document, and work with the development team to resolve software defects and performance issues.
Other duties as assigned.