Overview:
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
SPA has an immediate need for a QA tester with software development experience. This position is with the Surety Programs Group (SPG) which supports government and private sector organizations in ensuring the security, safety, and reliability of high-consequence operations. SPG’s philosophy is to help our clients understand and mitigate mission risks spanning physical, cyber, and human domains. The Software QA Tester will work as part of a cross-functional team to develop high quality and reliable software applications that support training initiatives, mission planning, and site familiarization for our customers.
Responsibilities:
The Software QA Tester is responsible for developing testing procedures and communicating desired functionality with the core development team while also supporting with direct programming efforts where needed. A commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and a quality product are essential. Successful candidates will be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, while facing multiple deadlines and competing resources. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Create and execute automated test plans and procedures to validate results against functional requirements
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Identify, document, and report technical issues to the development team
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Collaborate with developers to resolve issues
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Ensure final deliverables meet established quality standards
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Ability to review codebase to learn and reuse existing APIs and utilities and write new features to work within those systems
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Support several ongoing projects and ensure the best possible performance, quality, and reliability of applications
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
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U.S. citizen with ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
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Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Game Design, or related field.
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Minimum of 3-5 years professional experience implementing software test procedures.
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Experience with object-oriented programming (C#, C++) and Unity Game Engine.
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Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, BitBucket, Confluence).
Desired Qualifications:
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Experience with automating UI tests with Microsoft UI Automation (or others like Selenium or Pyjab).
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Knowledge of front end frameworks (MVVM, MVC, MVU).
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Familiarity with DevSecOps development framework.
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Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).