Software Tester / QA Engineer

Avalore, LLC

$99K — $174K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • SECRET Security Clearance Required
  • 0-3 years experience for Junior level, 4-7 years for Journeyman, and 8+ years for Senior level
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Strong communication skills and self-starter mindset
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases
  • Coordinate with government entities to validate testing sufficiency
  • Identify, document, and track software defects to resolution
  • Design and implement automated test frameworks and scripts
  • Perform functional, regression, performance, and security testing
  • Create detailed test reports and metrics for communication of results
  • Participate in requirements reviews and contribute to process improvements.

Benefits

  • Employer contributions to health care plan (medical, dental & vision)
  • Retirement plan with a generous matching program
  • Life insurance (basic, voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick & public holidays)
  • Short term & long term disability
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
The Software Tester/QA Engineer will ensure the quality of all WDP System software by developing and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases. This person will coordinate with the government to validate that testing is sufficient to meet all requirements and conduct various levels of testing, including unit, integration, and system testing across multiple environments. This person will identify, document, and track software defects through to resolution. This person will design and implement automated test frameworks and scripts, perform functional, regression, performance, and security testing, and validate that software meets both functional and non-functional requirements. This person will create detailed test reports and metrics to communicate test results, participate in defect triage meetings to prioritize issues, and verify bug fixes through confirmation testing. This person will establish and maintain test environments, develop and maintain test data sets, and collaborate with developers to improve testability of code. This person will participate in requirements reviews to ensure testability, contribute to continuous improvement of the testing process, and stay current with testing tools and methodologies.

Requirements

  • SECRET Security Clearance Required
  • We are actively seeking multiple levels:
    • Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
    • Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
    • Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
  • Professional proficiency in English is required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.


Work Environment:
  • Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.


Physical Demands:
  • While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
  • Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Travel:
  • Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.


Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply.

  • Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
  • Salary estimates for this job range from $99,000 - $174,000.

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