Software QA Specialist, Senior Job in Vienna, VA 22185
Title :
Software QA Specialist, Senior
Company :
ManTech
Location :
Vienna, VA 22185
Date Acquired :
5/25/2010 10:42:18 PM
What will this Position will Offer You?
The Candidate should be able to review requirements, specifications and documentation to gain a thorough understanding of the programs and processes to be certified. Ensures the quality of the software is provided for release to production by creating software test scenarios and test scripts, execution of software test scripts, analysis of test results and the reporting of quality issues. Will coordinate with system developers to communicate test results and resolve defects. Will identify software issues and enter data in defect management systems. Create testing metrics for project management in order to assess stability and status of all testing activities.
Provides or validates estimates for assigned tasks. Creates and modifies test scripts to certify system changes. Develops test control databases. Maintains test databases and ensures their integrity and currency. Distributes test data from control database to development staff to satisfy adequate unit testing. Assists with configuration management tasks on a project (test scripts, source code control, coordination of requirement changes) as required. Releases completed projects into production. May write trace-ability matrices and test reports. May perform program changes or develop software programs as required.
Position Requirements:
* Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent
* 5-7 Years of related experience
* Required to work independently and systematically to ensure thorough technical and database testing is complete throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
* Good technical writing skills
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Strong planning & organizational skills
* Extremely detailed oriented
* Ability to perform thorough analysis of the Software Requirements Documents to ensure completeness and testability of requirements
* Ability to create technical test scenarios, technical and database test scripts
* Ability to coordinate with system developers to communicate test results and resolve system defects
* Ability to report all software issues identified into the designated defect tracking database
* Ability to communicate with the QA Manager, Project Manager, and/or software developers on Software Test concerns
* A working knowledge of DOD and Intelligence Community policies.
* Ability to work at the client site (NMEC) when required.
Security Requirements: TS/SCI with CI Poly or the possibility of obtaining
More Information: This job opening is just one of the many openings we have. For more information about ManTech, visit us at our web site www.mantech.com and click on CAREERS. ManTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V are urged to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
Keywords: Software Tester, Test Engineer, Software QA TesterRequires Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and five to seven years of related experience.
For over 40 years, ManTech International Corporation has provided advanced technologies and solutions in support of mission-critical national security programs. Our customers include the Intelligence Community; the U.S. departments of Defense, State, Homeland Security, and Justice; the Space Community; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and other U.S. federal government agencies. ManTech is ranked as a Top 100 IT company in the world (BusinessWeek magazine); is a recipient of the Cogswell Award for industrial security (Department of Defense); and is a Top 10 military friendly employer (G.I. Jobs magazine). With approximately 8,000 employees in 300 locations in the U.S and around the globe, ManTech delivers comprehensive technical services, cyber operations, program security, C4ISR systems engineering, information technology, and global logistics and communications. We work side-by-side with our armed services on the battlefield and throughout the U.S. Come and be a part of our award-winning company. ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries, is concerned that it fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Special Disabled Veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or Other Protected Veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) 218-6000. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. We request that qualified women, minorities, disabled and veterans be referred to us for any ManTech job openings listed within your company or agency. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.
The Candidate should be able to review requirements, specifications and documentation to gain a thorough understanding of the programs and processes to be certified. Ensures the quality of the software is provided for release to production by creating software test scenarios and test scripts, execution of software test scripts, analysis of test results and the reporting of quality issues. Will coordinate with system developers to communicate test results and resolve defects. Will identify software issues and enter data in defect management systems. Create testing metrics for project management in order to assess stability and status of all testing activities.
Provides or validates estimates for assigned tasks. Creates and modifies test scripts to certify system changes. Develops test control databases. Maintains test databases and ensures their integrity and currency. Distributes test data from control database to development staff to satisfy adequate unit testing. Assists with configuration management tasks on a project (test scripts, source code control, coordination of requirement changes) as required. Releases completed projects into production. May write trace-ability matrices and test reports. May perform program changes or develop software programs as required.
Position Requirements:
* Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent
* 5-7 Years of related experience
* Required to work independently and systematically to ensure thorough technical and database testing is complete throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
* Good technical writing skills
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Strong planning & organizational skills
* Extremely detailed oriented
* Ability to perform thorough analysis of the Software Requirements Documents to ensure completeness and testability of requirements
* Ability to create technical test scenarios, technical and database test scripts
* Ability to coordinate with system developers to communicate test results and resolve system defects
* Ability to report all software issues identified into the designated defect tracking database
* Ability to communicate with the QA Manager, Project Manager, and/or software developers on Software Test concerns
* A working knowledge of DOD and Intelligence Community policies.
* Ability to work at the client site (NMEC) when required.
Security Requirements: TS/SCI with CI Poly or the possibility of obtaining
More Information: This job opening is just one of the many openings we have. For more information about ManTech, visit us at our web site www.mantech.com and click on CAREERS. ManTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V are urged to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
Keywords: Software Tester, Test Engineer, Software QA TesterRequires Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and five to seven years of related experience.
For over 40 years, ManTech International Corporation has provided advanced technologies and solutions in support of mission-critical national security programs. Our customers include the Intelligence Community; the U.S. departments of Defense, State, Homeland Security, and Justice; the Space Community; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and other U.S. federal government agencies. ManTech is ranked as a Top 100 IT company in the world (BusinessWeek magazine); is a recipient of the Cogswell Award for industrial security (Department of Defense); and is a Top 10 military friendly employer (G.I. Jobs magazine). With approximately 8,000 employees in 300 locations in the U.S and around the globe, ManTech delivers comprehensive technical services, cyber operations, program security, C4ISR systems engineering, information technology, and global logistics and communications. We work side-by-side with our armed services on the battlefield and throughout the U.S. Come and be a part of our award-winning company. ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries, is concerned that it fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Special Disabled Veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or Other Protected Veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) 218-6000. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. We request that qualified women, minorities, disabled and veterans be referred to us for any ManTech job openings listed within your company or agency. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.
