Software Tester

Leidos•Reston, VA

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a highly motivated and focused individual to join the Test team on a high-profile, fast-paced and dynamic project. The Tester's duties and responsibilities will be: Testing all aspects of the system including Java and web based front end running on Windows clients, Linux servers, and cloud technologies to ensure all components work on a variety of hardware ranging from simple workstations, a variety of devices including but not limited to mobile and high-end servers. Tester must have sufficient experience to build and configure workstations and/or servers independently or with minimal guidance to create test environments that mirror a multitude of installed baselines. May be asked to create tests for ad hoc situations such as replicating field-reported problems or load testing under specific conditions. Candidate must possess a tempered level of confidence that leaves room for regular teamwork, collaboration as well as self-motivation and initiative. The Tester will be responsible for clearly communicating and engaging with the test and development teams and the Release Manager to continuously support and move solid test-driven development principles and priorities into the work environment. The tester’s support and knowledge effectively ensure the team at-large has full and complete understanding of relevant principles to enable the development team to move swiftly and smoothly to correct or change course and execute on all requirements. Some travel between locations for hands-on work where hardware resides

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with at least 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain
Must have an active TS/SCI with Poly to be considered
Experience with manually testing of web-based applications (e.g. Java, J2EE, JSP, technologies, including EJBs and Web Services)
Ability to work in a team environment as much as staying focused when working independently with only high level goals
Ability to explain technical procedures and results clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with detecting, tracking, reporting, and communicating any test defects effectively.
Must be able to execute duties professionally, expeditiously and successfully and be open to ad hoc tasking in support of burdened team members

Nice To Haves

Experience with Jira, agile development methodologies and test-driven development.
Test automation
Scripting experience
Ability to multitask
Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Testing all aspects of the system including Java and web based front end running on Windows clients, Linux servers, and cloud technologies to ensure all components work on a variety of hardware ranging from simple workstations, a variety of devices including but not limited to mobile and high-end servers
Build and configure workstations and/or servers independently or with minimal guidance to create test environments that mirror a multitude of installed baselines
Create tests for ad hoc situations such as replicating field-reported problems or load testing under specific conditions
Clearly communicating and engaging with the test and development teams and the Release Manager to continuously support and move solid test-driven development principles and priorities into the work environment
Effectively ensure the team at-large has full and complete understanding of relevant principles to enable the development team to move swiftly and smoothly to correct or change course and execute on all requirements