Sr. Associate, Software Quality Engineer
About The Position
The Software Quality Engineer creates end-to-end test plans, executes them, and manages related activities in conjunction with an Agile Scrum development team. The role ensures objectives are met and software works as expected, including functionality, performance, stability, and compatibility with legacy or third-party software and integrated external hardware. The goal is to ensure every software feature and development phase is well defined, planned, and tested, and to identify and address potential issues before release. At the Senior Associate level, this is a professional role requiring job-area knowledge and contribution to the Scrum team. The position is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The stated 9/80 schedule involves working 9 out of 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. The role is contingent upon program award. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field and at least 2 years of prior Software Quality Assurance experience; alternatively, a graduate degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 6 years of prior related experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in test design, development, and execution of test cases for software and hardware solutions.
- Excellent observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to stay disciplined and focused.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work productively and effectively independently or as part of a team.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Experience in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Experience with Test Track Pro, Version One, or similar testing tools or suites.
- Experience with software that directly interfaces with third-party firmware.
- Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment.
- Familiarity with closed network environments.
- U.S. Government security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Review functional and design specifications to understand individual deliverables.
- Identify test requirements from Conditions of Acceptance, map test case requirements, and design test coverage plans.
- Develop, document, and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts, including test plans, test summaries, and process documents as needed.
- Execute and evaluate manual test cases and report results.
- Participate in test case reviews with cross-functional team members.
- Identify potential quality issues according to defined processes and promptly escalate them to Product Owners.
- Keep the team and stakeholders informed about QA progress and emerging risks.
- Verify that deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements through functional, regression, performance, stress, and endurance testing.
- Isolate, replicate, and report defects, and verify defect fixes through exploratory and usability testing in addition to other testing methods.
- Seek opportunities to improve quality, including efficiency gains and expanded test coverage.
- Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies.
- Perform other appropriate duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
- Perform all job functions with a positive, professional attitude.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
