Responsible for the implementation of a quality assurance (QA) program in support of products and services. Establishes software quality standards for life cycle, documentation, development methods, testing, and maintenance. Specifies functional and non-functional software testing requirements. Conducts and/or oversees CMMI PQA audits. Prepares test metrics and Interim Project Reviews (IPRs).
- Partners with the business, product and development team, serving as a senior QA resource, through all aspects of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including business requirements, functional specifications, integration and regression testing using current testing methodologies and tools.
- Provides high level of functionality, usability and testability expertise during requirements phase. Implements efficient and effective test plans for new systems, problems and/or enhancements.
- Analyzes and dissects system requirements and technical specifications to create, document, and execute test cases. Conducts software tests and diagnostics of a complex nature.
- Plans, documents, evaluates, and tracks testing results to ensure system applications are free from defects.
- Leads walk-through, inspection, review and user group meetings for quality assurance.
- Participates in production implementation verification and is accountable for validating system quality.
- Leads the evaluation of products and services for adherence to government directives, standards and guidelines concerning quality assurance.
- Works with project teams to establish quantitative measurements
- and techniques for measuring software quality.
- Leads test case reviews, designs reviews, and change control activities. Documents and reports issues discovered during testing, and oversees the resolution.
- Enters defects into defect tracking tool and manages/reviews defects entered by junior team members for accuracy and completeness.
- Acts as a mentor for junior team members.
- Create any testing related Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to provide clarity for new or modified procedures
- Creates and maintains automated testing scripts where applicable.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
- Certified Tester -- Advanced Level (TTA, TA, and/or TM) desired
- 5 or more years professional software testing experience including test automation and/or infrastructure development, test planning, test case design, test methodologies
Other Job Specific Skills- Advanced knowledge of CMMI Level II/III, IEEE or other software development standards, SDLC Methodologies, and automation frameworks and test tools, including defect tracking.
- Experience in customer support and working in a government customer environment.
- Multitasking expertise, with the ability to work concurrently on several projects with specific instructions that may differ from project to project.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work across multiple disciplines.
- Familiar with basic programming, object oriented concepts, database basics and SQL.
- Ability to transfer knowledge and translate technical concepts to non-technical resources and coworkers.
- A high level of initiative with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Advanced experience using integrated test management tools for defect tracking, test cases and requirements traceability.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Must be a team player.
- Familiarity with unit tests and automated testing desired.
Compensation RangesCompensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
DisclaimerThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
