Software Quality Assurance Specialist / Applications Tester

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $124,093–$165,430 / yr
Posted: 38 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $170k

This role $145k

$115k most similar roles pay here $210k

This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $142,546–$197,562 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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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

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As a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester, you will join the software engineering team to ensure mission continuity by providing operational support and delivering actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community. You will collaborate with developers to create test strategies, develop test data, and manage complex, data-heavy scenarios. Your daily responsibilities include writing and maintaining comprehensive test cases, performing SQL queries to analyze relational databases, and managing user permissions via Active Directory or LDAP. You will operate within Agile/Scrum environments, utilizing Jira for bug tracking while testing web-based and cloud applications for performance and reliability. The role requires proficiency in Agile methodology, testing strategies, and technical problem-solving to resolve software defects. This position provides critical support for government clients by ensuring the security and functionality of high-stakes information systems.

Skills

Active Directory Agile Methodology Jira SQL LDAP Relational Databases Software Testing Bug Tracking System Administration

What you'll do

Develop test strategies, collect data, and create comprehensive test suites for software applications.
Document detailed test results and strategies to ensure project requirements are met.
Manage user permissions and access controls using Active Directory or LDAP.
Execute testing on web-based and cloud applications to verify performance and reliability.
Write, modify, and maintain test cases for new and existing system features.
Write SQL queries to retrieve and analyze data from relational databases.
Track, manage, and resolve software defects using tools like Jira in an Agile environment.
Research technical issues to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.

What we're looking for

Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must have 8 or more years of related experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
Experience with Active Directory and LDAP for managing user permissions and access controls.
Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and using tools like Jira for bug tracking.
Ability to write SQL queries to retrieve and analyze data from relational databases.
US Citizenship.

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