Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester 653

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sponsor in the evaluation of software and associated documentation
• Collaborate with customers to evaluate or diagnose problems; recommend possible solutions
• Conduct historical analyses of test results
• Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments
• Coordinate user or third party testing
• Create or maintain databases of known test defects
• Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability
• Design or develop automated testing tools
• Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures
• Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards
• Estimate software development costs and schedule
• Develop and define characteristics of quality including quality metrics and scoring parameters; determine requisite quality control resources
• Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness
• Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers
• Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking
• Identify program deviance from standards; suggest modifications to ensure compliance
• Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content
• Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance
• Install, maintain, or use software testing programs
• Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes
• Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations
• Participate in formal and informal reviews to determine quality
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems
• Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source
• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates
• Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality
• Provide technical support during software installation or configuration
• Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks
• Test system modifications to prepare for implementation
• Update automated test scripts to ensure currency
• Utilize beta testing sites to evaluate software performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• An active security clearance with a polygraph.
• 6 to 10 years of experience.

What's in It for You?

• Flexible work environment
• A team mentality - work with friendly, like-minded professionals
• Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

• A work-life balance you can count on
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

• Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
• Generous paid time off - including paid site closure days
• Competitive salary offerings
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Fully paid life and disability
• Annual logo wear allowance

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• Contact us today!
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