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Software Tester

SAIC, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011

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Description We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented

Software Tester

to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.

Job Responsibilities Day-to-day test engineering duties include, but are not limited to:

Developing test scripts

Generating test data

Data Validation

Web service testing

Data interface message testing preferably with XML message set

Developing SQL or Unix scripts for test data generation or test harness automation

Executing regression, functional, and system testing

Verifying results and producing test summaries and defect reports

Identifying defects and requirement discrepancies

Generating Jira tickets that identify defect description, with repeatable steps to reproduce the error.

Collaborating with development team members on understanding the defect and retesting when resolved.

Qualifications Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field with 5+ years of technical experience

5+ years hands-on experience in software test execution, as well as creation and implementation of Test Strategies, Test Plans, Manual Test Cases and Automated Test Scripts.

Strong experience with the following:

Selenium

Cucumber

Playwright

Some API testing experience.

Experience in backend testing is a prerequisite.

At least 3 years of software development (either Java or SQL programming) experience plus the ability to utilize that experience to develop a strong test approach.

Strong SQL development skills (preferably PL-SQL) and solid understanding of relational databases, which will be utilized when testing in a large database.

Ability to understand data models and write test scripts based on the data model

Minimum 3-5 years of experience with any one of the following Test Management Software (HP Mercury suite of tools –QuickTestPro, Test Director, LoadRunner, Quality Center) to conduct functional, regression and performance testing

Evaluate test results, report on and manage defects in a timely fashion.

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience in all stages of application testing, including backend testing, functional, usability, regression, load/stress and performance testing

Experience with integration level testing, requiring ability to work with both big picture & in-depth domain knowledge.

Proven ability to develop, execute and maintain automated test suites across multiple environments: Back-end applications, Web Services, UI, and desktop

Web Service testing using Soap UI with basic XML knowledge

Ability to define and generate meaningful test metrics

Strong communication and collaboration skills. Must have the ability to present solutions to technical and non-technical project members.

Experience with XML and NIEM a plus

Experience working in an agile development process is a plus.

Master's degree in computer science or related field is a plus

Customer Requirements

Clearance – Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation

Citizenship – Must be a US Citizen

Location – Hybrid with on-site (Ashburn, VA) visits 2 days per week and if a mission need. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area.

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