Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Jobtailor; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled software verification professional to support the Theater Mission Planning Center program for Navy Tomahawk deployments. You will perform manual testing, validate deployment updates, and help automate installation across hardware configurations while following program standards.

The role emphasizes DevOps practices, Ansible, Keycloak, Windows and RedHat Linux environments, and collaboration in Agile ceremonies. SECRET clearance or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA in a related field.
• Active SECRET Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 5+ years of manual testing experience.
• Experience with DevOps implementation or testing strategies.
• Strong analytical and IT skills.
• Experience with Windows and RedHat Linux environments.
• Familiarity with Ansible and Keycloak preferred.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent writing and documentation abilities.
• Ability to learn and follow complex processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with a DevOps team on the TMPC program for Navy deployments.
• Automate installation across multiple hardware configurations and releases.
• Validate and test installation and deployment updates prior to deployment.
• Perform installations and verify deployment changes in dev/test environments.
• Test deployment media before release for TMPC systems.
• Develop and execute tests for deployment strategy and media.
• Verify updates to installation and setup procedures.
• Report test findings and document new errors per conventions.
• Understand TMPC hardware configurations and evolving deployment requirements.
• Provide or validate estimates for assigned tasks.

Skills

Manual Testing

DevOps Implementation

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Strong Writing Skills

Ability to learn complex processes

Microsoft Windows Proficiency

Problem Solving

Education

BS/BA in a relevant field

MS/MA in a relevant field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Keycloak

Virtualized Environments

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Work alongside a DevOps team on the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) program, part of the Navy's Tomahawk Missile program
• Help automate installation of a complex system across multiple hardware configurations and releases
• Validate and test installation and deployment updates before deployment
• Perform installations and verify deployment changes in development/test environments
• Test deployment media before release for installation on TMPC systems and delivery to the customer
• Develop and execute tests for deployment strategy and media across multiple TMPC releases
• Verify updates to Installation and Setup Procedures for deployment implementation changes
• Report test findings and document new errors according to team/project conventions
• Understand TMPC hardware configurations and applications/capabilities for each configuration
• Understand evolving deployment requirements for each TMPC configuration
• Provide or validate estimates for assigned tasks
• Follow program processes and procedures
• Contribute to team/project standards and conventions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning and Daily Stand-up

Requirements

• 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA
• Active SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one
• 5 years of manual testing experience
• Experience with DevOps implementation or test strategies
• Strong analytical and IT skills
• Experience with virtualized environments, Microsoft Windows, and RedHat Linux
• Knowledge of Ansible and Keycloak preferred
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, including Azure DevOps
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to learn and follow complex processes and procedures
• Initiative, adaptability, attention to detail, and ability to learn new technologies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in manual testing, deployment strategies, and DevOps implementation within complex systems, particularly in the context of the Navy's Tomahawk Missile program. Proficient in validating and testing installation processes across various hardware configurations while adhering to established program standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Manual Testing Experience
• DevOps Implementation
• Ansible Knowledge
• Microsoft Windows Proficiency
• RedHat Linux Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Manual Testing
• Deployment Strategy Development
• Installation Verification
• Test Execution
• Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Strong Writing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active SECRET Clearance

Industry Keywords

• DevOps
• Theater Mission Planning Center
• Tomahawk Missile Program
• Agile Methodologies

Tools & Technologies

• Azure DevOps
• Microsoft Office
• Virtualized Environments
• Keycloak