Software Quality Assurance Specialist / Applications Tester

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$158,855–$214,921 / yr
Posted
90 days ago
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Above market

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Software Quality Assurance Specialist / Applications Tester

The Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester joins the Software Engineering team to ensure high-quality software performance and reliability. This role involves analyzing requirements and user stories to develop comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and acceptance criteria. Daily responsibilities include conducting compatibility tests across various hardware and network environments, designing automated testing tools, and maintaining defect databases. The specialist will perform regression, negative, and usability testing while identifying program deviance from established standards. Key technical skills include proficiency with GitHub, JIRA, and Confluence, alongside experience in Agile development. The role also involves debugging configuration files, monitoring performance, and providing feedback on software functionality. Candidates should possess experience with containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and automated scripts using Selenium or Java to support complex software evaluations.

What you'll do

  • Translate stakeholder requirements and user stories into detailed test plans and acceptance criteria.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated testing tools and scripts.
  • Conduct software compatibility tests across various programs, hardware, operating systems, and network environments.
  • Create and maintain databases of known test defects and perform initial debugging by reviewing logs and code.
  • Develop testing programs for regression, negative, usability, and database impact scenarios.
  • Monitor program performance and identify any deviance from established quality standards.
  • Provide feedback to the development team on software usability and functionality.
  • Coordinate user or third-party testing and conduct detailed analyses of the results.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must have 10+ years of related experience.
  • Must have a BA/BS in Computer Science or an IT-related field.
  • Must have documented experience working with GitHub, JIRA, and Confluence.
  • Must have experience translating requirements and user stories into test plans and acceptance criteria.
  • Must have experience designing, developing, and using automated testing tools.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Selenium, or Java development (preferred).

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