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.

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