QA/Test Engineer

E-volve Technology Systems; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

E-volve Technology Systems is looking for a Software Tester to support an Intelligence Community program in Reston, Virginia. Candidates must possess strong knowledge in developing and executing test plans, alongside a solid understanding of web-based software applications.

The position includes responsibilities such as creating test plans, executing comprehensive testing, and analyzing user requirements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 8 years of related experience, and a strong proficiency in automated testing tools.

The projected compensation ranges from $110,000 to $178,000 annually, reflecting the typical salary for this position.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Current TS/SCI clearance is necessary.
• Experience in automated testing for at least 8 years.
• Comfortable in a coordination role with Government and contractor staff.
• Ability to interpret requirements and convert into test cases.

Responsibilities

• Create/edit test plans and ensure traceability to requirements.
• Execute test plans and conduct various testing types.
• Detect and log software defects effectively.
• Document test results and disseminate to stakeholders.
• Provide support for product design and code reviews.

Skills

Test procedure development

Automated testing

SQL database query

Written and verbal communication

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

HP Unified Functional Testing Software (UFT)

Job description

Position Description

E-volve Technology Systems, Inc. is hiring a Software Tester to work in support of an Intelligence Community program. Qualified candidates will have direct experience in developing and executing test plans, procedures, and scenarios and a solid understanding of the concepts of web‑based software applications. The Tester will work closely with the requirements analysts and software engineers in delivering improvements to IT processes. This position works in a cross‑functional team environment with government and contractor personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create/edit test plans, test cases, scripts, and patches and ensure traceability to requirements
• Execute test plans, procedures, and scenarios and conduct unit, process, function, system integration, and user acceptance testing
• Detect, log and track software defects and inconsistencies
• Document and disseminate test results of all executed test procedures and processes
• Analyze user stories and use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility in consultation with requirements analysts and software engineers
• Support product design, code reviews, walk‑throughs and product lifecycle inspections
• Respond to inquiries from customer support and requirements analysts regarding functions and operation of software applications
• Ensure new applications and software modifications meet requirements and operate satisfactorily in the system environment
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate all activities to accomplish successful Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Production Readiness Reviews (PRR)
• Update testing and configuration management documentation as required to ensure compliance with audit requirements

Education and Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship
• Current TS/SCI clearance
• Current CI Poly or ability to obtain CI poly
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
• 8 Years of related experience supporting automated testing for test procedure development, maintenance, and execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret requirements and translate them into precise test cases
• Must be comfortable in a coordination role interacting with Government and contractor staff across functional and technical areas
• Proficiency creating automated test scripts; Experience with HP Unified Functional Testing Software (UFT) or other automated testing software is highly desired
• Familiarity with the concepts of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
• Knowledge of the SQL database query language to assess the state of the data before and after test transactions are performed
• Ability to detect, report, and explain defects effectively
• Ability to plan, set goals, and determine strategies for accomplishing results

The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $178,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of E‑volve's total compensation package for employees.

E-volve Technology Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We comply with Form I-9 identity and legal work authorization requirements for Employment Eligibility Verification in accordance the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).

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