About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Job Title</span></strong><span style="color:black">: <strong>Contingent-Sr. Associate, Software Quality Engineering </strong></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Job Number: 40193</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Job Location: </span><span style="color:black">Nashville, TN</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Schedule: 9/80-Every other Friday off</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">This role is contingent upon program award</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:105%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:105%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Job Description:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">The Software Quality Engineer is responsible for creating end-to-end test plans, executing the test plan, and managing all activities in the plan as part of and in conjunction with an Agile Scrum development team to ensure that all objectives are met and the software solution works as expected. The solution should be tested in terms of functionality, performance, stability, and compatibility with legacy and/or third-party software and integrated external hardware. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">The objective of the Software Quality Engineer is to ensure that testing of every feature of the software solution through every phase of development is well defined, planned, and executed. The work of the Software Quality Engineer should inspire confidence that any potential issue has been identified and addressed prior to release of the software solution. The Software Quality Engineer, Specialist Level is a seasoned and experienced professional with proficient job area knowledge and practical knowledge of project management, managing projects and processes under general supervision to achieve operational targets with moderate impact on departmental results.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Essential Functions:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Review functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Identify test requirements from Conditions of Acceptance, map test case requirements, and design test coverage plan.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts such as test plans, test summaries, and process documents as needed.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Execute and evaluate manual test cases and report test results.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Hold and facilitate test case reviews with cross-functional team members.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Advocate for and provide quality leadership on assigned program(s).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to Product Owners.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Keep team and stakeholders informed of project QA progress and emergent risks.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements via Functional, Regression, Performance, Stress, and Endurance Testing.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes via Exploratory, and Usability Testing in addition to above testing methods.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Seek opportunities for improvement in quality, including but not limited to efficiency gains and expanding test coverage.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Assists and guides less experienced Software Quality Engineers in the responsibilities listed above.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Engage as an active participant in Scrum ceremonies.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 5.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Required to perform other appropriate duties as requested, directed, or assigned.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Perform all job functions with a positive, professional attitude.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Qualifications:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">2 years of prior related experience in test design, development, and execution of test cases, in support of software and hardware solutions, Agile and Scrum methodologies</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Preferred Additional Skills:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Proficient knowledge and experience in test design, development, and execution of test cases, in support of software and hardware solutions; </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Excellent observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills;</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Excellent listening and interpersonal skills;</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Ability to stay disciplined and focused;</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Strong written and verbal communication skills;</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Able to be productive and effective working either alone or as part of a team;</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Strong customer service orientation;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentExperience with Test Track Pro, Version One, or similar testing tools/suites;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Experience with software that directly interfaces with 3rd party firmware;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">2+ years of experience in an Agile Scrum environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Experience testing Link 16 systems;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Familiarity with closed network environments;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">US Government security clearance;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Experience in ISR systems.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> #LI-EB1</span></p>