Systems Tester

OCH Technologies; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

OCH Technologies is seeking a Systems Tester to support the FAA NAS Defense Program. The role focuses on Web Application Testing, Documentation, and validating performance against requirements.

Remote work is offered, with responsibilities spanning test planning, execution, and reporting, plus CI/CD and containerization aspects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manual testing, test plan creation, and writing detailed test reports, plans, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or Math.
• Minimum of three (3)+ years of professional software testing experience.
• Strong, demonstrated experience with manual testing methodologies.
• Experience writing test reports, test plans, and test procedures that capture all results for each test activity.
• Experience testing web applications and database driven systems.
• Familiarity with government software development and testing processes.
• Experience in integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with automated testing methodologies is a plus.
• Utilization of Atlassian products including JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver a Test Plan and Test Procedures for each test/activity/enhancement update.
• Verify and validate functionality and performance against new requirements.
• Perform regression testing of the enhanced application against baseline functionality to ensure the application still performs according to baseline requirements.
• Execute system-level stress and load testing, including CPU/memory utilization analysis.
• Prepare and deliver a test report capturing test results, deficiencies, and latency observations.
• Perform manual tests, regression tests, smoke tests, benchmark and performance testing, stress testing.
• Support the development of system documentation including System Design Documents, Software Architecture documentation, Diagrams.
• Provide configuration management and software version tracking.
• Write Test Reports, Test Plans, Test Procedures.
• Assist with User Training and development of training materials.
• Requirements gathering, testing, and providing configuration management including software release management, automated pipeline support, and containerization support.

Skills

Manual testing

Test planning

Regression testing

Test reporting

Performance testing

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering or Math

Tools

JIRA

Bitbucket

Confluence

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Docker

Job description

OCH Technologies is hiring a Systems Tester supporting the FAA’s NAS Defense Program. The System Tester will provide Web Application Testing and Documentation support for the FAA. The System Tester will validate application and system performance against technical requirements and system enhancements.

Location

Remote

Core Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and deliver a Test Plan and Test Procedures for each test/activity/enhancement update.
• Verify and validate functionality and performance against new requirements.
• Perform regression testing of the enhanced application against baseline functionality to ensure the application still performs according to baseline requirements.
• Execute system-level stress and load testing, including computer resource utilization to identify actual CPU utilization, memory usage, and other operating environment issues that may diminish optimal operation of the applications.
• Prepare and deliver a test report for each test activity that captures all test results including: Functional and/or performance deficiencies, Planned vs. actual software tests completed, Number of open, closed, and corrected problem/issues, System latency observations, CPU and memory utilization, andNetwork bandwidth loading effects.
• Perform manual tests, regression tests, smoke tests, benchmark and performance testing, stress testing, etc.
• Support the development of system documentation including System Design Documents, Software Architecture documentation, Diagrams, etc.
• Provide configuration management and software version tracking.
• Write Test Reports, Test Plans, Test Procedures.
• Assist with User Training and development of training materials.
• Requirements gathering, testing, and providing configuration management including software release management, automated pipeline support, and containerization support.

Responsibilities may evolve over time to support team and organizational goals but will remain consistent with the overall scope of the role.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or Math

Experience

• Minimum of three (3)+ years of professional software testing experience
• Strong, demonstrated experience with manual testing methodologies
• Experience writing test reports, test plans, and test procedures that capture all results for each test activity
• Experience testing web applications and database driven systems
• Familiarity with government software development and testing processes
• Experience in integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines is a plus (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with automated testing methodologies is a plus
• Utilization of Atlassian products including JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidate must have the ability to hold and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing systems utilizing ArcGIS, AGOL
• Familiarity with testing in microservices-based environments
• Experience testing systems in a closed-network environment
• Experience using TestRail or equivalent test management platforms/suite systems
• Familiarity with containerized test execution (Docker)

Other Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to think critically
• Good understanding of software development life cycle
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Adaptability to changing technologies and requirements
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

About Us:

At OCH, we are more than just a government contracting firm; we are innovators and leaders in providing cutting-edge IT services and cybersecurity solutions. Driven by a set of fundamental values, we excel in creating secure, efficient, and forward-thinking solutions that empower the government agencies we work with. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, adapting swiftly to new challenges, and focusing on the people we serve ensures that we consistently exceed expectations and lead the industry in innovation and reliability.

What Defines Us:

• Integrity - We act with unwavering honesty, ensuring every decision is rooted ethically.
• Adaptable - We swiftly adapt to changes, seizing opportunities to innovate and lead.
• People-Focused - We prioritize relationships, championing growth and mutual success.
• Accountable - We own our outcomes, striving for excellence through continuous improvement.
• Collaborative - We cultivate teamwork, harnessing diverse talents to forge groundbreaking solutions.

Why Join Us?

Step into a role at OCH where your contributions make a tangible impact. Join a team that values creativity and initiative, offering a platform to transform the landscape of government IT services. Here, your work is not just a career—it's a mission. Embrace the opportunity to grow, innovate, and excel alongside industry leaders who are as passionate about technology as they are about making a difference. Plus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• Paid time off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance - Employer Paid!
• 401(k)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

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Veteran’s Preference and Accessibility Statement: At OCH Technologies, we deeply respect and appreciate the unique skills and experiences that veterans bring to our team. As a federal contractor, we encourage qualified veterans to apply and provide preference where permitted by law. Your service and dedication are valued here.

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Compensation ranges are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Individual offers are based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, education, and demonstrated alignment with the requirements of the role.