Quality Control Specialist lll (Automated Tester)

ZipRecruiter; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks a Quality Control Specialist III (Automated Tester) based in Chesapeake, VA. The role includes providing support for Naval Information Warfare Center's automated software testing, collaborating in an agile environment, and the management of JIRA and Confluence tools. Candidates should have significant experience in software testing and a Department of Defense SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience solving technical problems.
• 3 years experience in IV&V software testing.
• Must hold an active DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct automated software testing for quality assurance.
• Support NIWC operations and sustainment.
• Manage JIRA and Confluence for project support.

Skills

Software Testing

Agile Methodologies

DEVOPS

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

AWS Cloud

Job description

Founded in 1995, ESN is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). ESN delivers trusted solutions that support our nation's defense. For more than two decades, we have been providing our military and government customers with mission-critical services including engineering and technical support, strategic and program management, testing and evaluation, operations support, and information technology. We are committed to proven, repeatable corporate quality management processes and are certified CMMI Maturity Level III - Development/Services & ISO 9001:2015.

ESN is seeking a Quality Control Specialist III (Automated Tester) to support a contract with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), Atlantic, in Norfolk, VA. The contract to support NIWC LANT consists of Independent Validation & Verification, Operations, Sustainment, and Installation support. The Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM) systems provide near real-time material-based readiness reporting to the Defense Readiness Reporting System-Navy (DRRS-N) and provide three additional primary capabilities to the Fleet including Ashore and Afloat systems. This support includes automated software testing, Scrum Master support, operating in the AWS Cloud, management of JIRA/Confluence, Cyber Compliance, and project support.

Located in Chesapeake, VA

Experience Requirements:

• 5 years professional experience solving technical problems. Trained in the skills and techniques related to engineering and/or software design/maintenance.
• Possess a practical understanding of engineering concepts. Experience ensuring that the product/service and process meet quality and safety standards.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs which may include database maintenance within an application area.
• Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting and notable experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g., agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS).

Experience:

• Three (3) years' experience in Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) software testing.
• Three (3) years' experience in developing automated software tests.
• Two (2) years experience in an agile software development process.

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma/GED, related military experience, or trade/industrial school graduate.

Security Clearance:

• Must hold an active Department of Defense SECRET clearance.