Software Tester – Agile Development Team
About The Position
Peraton is seeking a skilled software tester to join an Agile development team on the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) program, which is part of the Navy’s Tomahawk Missile program. The team is responsible for implementing new system behaviors and correcting defects in existing system behavior for various TMPC applications. These applications support tactical and training operations, including mission planning, data distribution, strike planning, rehearsal, coordination, execution, monitoring, control, reporting, and communications configuration and data management/delivery. The primary focus of this role is to understand new system behavior, write and execute manual tests to ensure requirements and user story acceptance criteria are met, and potentially develop automated tests. This role may offer a hybrid work arrangement but is primarily on-site in Santa Clara, CA. In addition to testing, the role involves performing non-test activities to support the team's overall objectives.
Requirements
- 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to follow procedures
- Ability to work within a collaborative team environment
- Attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Familiarity with configuration management tools, including Azure DevOps (TFS)
- US Citizenship and an active DoD SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with test automation for API and UI testing, with a working knowledge of Python and Selenium
- Software background with an understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile
Responsibilities
- Learn the system behavior
- Learn the program’s processes and procedures
- Develop and execute tests, following team/project conventions
- Report test findings and document new errors per team/project conventions
- Understand hardware configurations and applications/capabilities for each configuration
- Provide or validate estimates for assigned tasks
- Contribute to the evolution of the team/project standards and conventions
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up)
- Work in a collaborative team
Benefits
- Overtime
- Shift differential
- Discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
