Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester 653

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is looking for a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester to join a new team based out of Herndon, VA!

Responsibilities

• • Assist the Sponsor in the evaluation of software and associated documentation

• • Collaborate with customers to evaluate or diagnose problems; recommend possible solutions

• • Conduct historical analyses of test results

• • Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments

• • Coordinate user or third party testing

• • Create or maintain databases of known test defects

• • Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability

• • Design or develop automated testing tools

• • Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures

• • Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards

• • Estimate software development costs and schedule

• • Develop and define characteristics of quality including quality metrics and scoring parameters; determine requisite quality control resources

• • Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness

• • Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers

• • Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking

• • Identify program deviance from standards; suggest modifications to ensure compliance

• • Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content

• • Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance

• • Install, maintain, or use software testing programs

• • Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes

• • Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations

• • Participate in formal and informal reviews to determine quality

• • Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems

• • Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source

• • Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates

• • Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality

• • Provide technical support during software installation or configuration

• • Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks

• • Test system modifications to prepare for implementation

• • Update automated test scripts to ensure currency

• • Utilize beta testing sites to evaluate software performance

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• • An active security clearance with a polygraph.

• • 6 to 10 years of experience.

• What’s in It for You?

• Flexible work environment

• A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals

• Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

• Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

• A work-life balance you can count on

• Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

• The Benefits You Get with Freedom

• Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

• Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days

• Competitive salary offerings

• Paid training and tuition reimbursement

• Referral bonuses

• Fully paid life and disability

• Annual logo wear allowance

• Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

• Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

• Applicant Federal & E-Verify Postings

• VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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• Phone: 410-290-9035

• Email: recruiting@goftsg.com

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