Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Certon Software; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

20 paid days off per year

Recreational facilities on premise

Job summary

Certon Software in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking an experienced SQA Engineer to ensure the quality of a software suite for safety-critical systems. The role requires close collaboration with developers and involves creating and automating tests for a dynamic GUI with a multi-threaded back end.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in software quality assurance, strong manual and automated testing skills, and a solid educational background.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software quality assurance and testing experience.
• Strong understanding of manual and automated SQA methodologies.
• Experience with black box and white box testing.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with developers to find bugs and improve software quality.
• Develop and implement test plans and test cases.
• Execute tests and report issues.

Skills

Software quality assurance

Test automation

Agile methodologies

Manual testing

Programming (Java, Python, .NET)

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

CERTON is dedicated to providing the most efficient, high quality solutions to our customers for safety critical systems certified under the guidelines of DO-178B Software and DO-254 HardwareCertifications. The success of CERTONis evidenced by the success of our customers currently flying with products certified to the highest standards by CERTON employees.

Job Description

CERTON is in need of an experienced SQA Engineer to assist us with ensuring the quality of a software suite developed for the design, development, simulation, validation, and verification of safety-critical systems. The Engineer will be working closely with a small, tightly-knit team of developers. Creating and automating tests for a complex, dynamic GUI with a multi-threaded back end will be part of the Engineer’s core job responsibilities. The ideal candidate would have 3+ years of experience working in, developing, and maintaining software quality assurance environments.

Qualifications

• Work closely with developers to improve software products, find bugs and performance issues, and enhance the user experience
• Active collaboration with developers at all levels of the software design process
• Continual development and improvement of the QA environment
• Develop and implement test plans and strategies
• Develop new test cases using exploratory testing techniques
• Execute tests, including regression tests, and report and track issues
• Apply automation tools and optimize the test development and execution processes

Additional Information

Other Terms:

ALL applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information.

Position Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 3+ years of software quality assurance and testing experience
• Strong understanding of manual and automated SQA methodologies
• Experience with both black box and white box testing

Desired Experience:

• Experience working with Agile processes such as Kanban, Lean, or Scrum
• Experience with automating tests for GUI software
• Software development experience, including programming using technologies such as Java, Python, or .NET
• Background in usability, user interface design, and user experience

Physical Job Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer station (including laptop) for lengthy periods of time.
• Ability to work in a standard office work environment.

CERTON’S Company Environment:

CERTON offers an open environment that supports growth, development and a healthy work/life balance. In addition to offering the following typical benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company paid)
• 401(k)

CERTON also provides:

• 20 paid days off per year
• Industry specific specialized training
• Recreational facilities on premise that include Ping-Pong, air hockey, basketball court, billiards and a hacker space

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees.

CERTON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer