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SHINE Systems & Technologies Software Tester in Reston, Virginia
SHINE Systems 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.
Requirements & Desired:
BA/BS with 8 years' experience
Current TS/SCI security clearance
Current CI polygraph or ability to obtain CI polygraph.
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
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.
Desired
Experience with HP Unified Functional Testing Software (UFT) or other automated testing software is highly desired.
SHINE Systems is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.