Software Tester

Job description

Overview:

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software System Tester to join our Quality Assurance team.

As a Software System Tester, you will be responsible for testing software systems to ensure they meet the required standards, are free from defects, and function as intended.

You will play a critical role in identifying, reporting, and tracking defects, and collaborating with the development team to resolve issues.

Travel: Negligible Clearance:

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• At least 7 years of experience in software testing, preferably in an agile environment
• Proficiency in testing frameworks, such as Selenium, Appium, TestComplete or RTM
• Experience with test automation tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools, such as JIRA, Trello, or Bugzilla
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles, including agile methodologies
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  
  

Responsibilities:

Test Planning:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure thorough testing of software systems
• Identify, analyze, and document testing requirements and scope

Test Execution:

• Execute manual and automated tests to identify defects and report them to the development team
• Perform exploratory testing, usability testing, and compatibility testing

Defect Management:

• Identify, document, and report defects found during testing
• Collaborate with the development team to reproduce, isolate, and resolve defects
• Verify defect fixes and ensure that defects are properly closed

Test Automation:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using relevant tools and frameworks
• Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline with working with the DevSecOps Engineer

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and design
• Provide regular progress updates, test results, and defect reports to stakeholders

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes, methodologies, and tools
• Participate in retrospectives and contribute to process improvements

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test results

Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate test plans, test results, and defect reports to stakeholders, including project managers, product owners, and customers

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certification or equivalent
• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms, such as AWS Device Farm or Google Cloud Test Lab
• Experience with containerization using Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools, such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is required.

Compensation:

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

 

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $84,000 - $119,000 (USD).

This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits:

At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families.

Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

 

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program 

Why Work for SimVentions?:

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts.

It’s also a fun place to work.

Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

 

Support Our Warfighters

 

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

 

Drive Customer Success

 

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected.

This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back

 

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

 

Build Innovative Technology

 

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.

 

Work with Brilliant People

 

We don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

 

Create Meaningful Solutions

 

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

 

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:

• Employee Ownership:   Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
• Family focus:   Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
  
  
• Culture:   Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
  
  
• Dress code:   Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
  
  
• Resources:   Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
  
  
• Open communication:   Work in an environment where your voice matters.
  
  
• Corporate Fellowship:   Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
  
  
• Employee Appreciation:  Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
  
  
• Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team:   Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
  
  
• Food:   We have a lot of food around here!

 

FTAC

Required Skill Profession

Architecture And Engineering