Software Tester - Clearance Required

Overview:

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

Cydecor is seeking a proactive Software Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team conducting verification and validation testing of web-based enterprise applications, including frontend and back-end testing. In this role, you will have the opportunity to write, execute, and maintain software test plans, and manually test software as part of a software development team, following test instructions in a test document. This could include automated tests or unit tests, as directed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, evaluating, and updating test scenarios, test plans, and test procedures, as needed
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand product specifics and creating corresponding test strategies
• Managing system integration testing, functional testing, regression testing, and performance testing
• Serving as subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications
• Developing executable test procedures for interface testing, device testing, data migration testing, and other areas required by the project
• Creating project resource estimates, defining metrics to track completion phase, defect reports, defect prevention, development efficiency, and quality
• Writing detailed test cases with expected results for various scenarios including positive and negative testing
• Executing testing on both web frontend systems and backend database systems

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of related experience (4 years of experience can be substituted for a degree)
• Web Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
• Source control (GIT)
• Agile software methodologies including core ceremonies (Scrum, Backlog, Planning, Review and Retrospective
• Advanced understanding of test plans/cases, regression/exploratory testing and requirements/defect tracking software (Azure, JIRA, etc.)
• Advanced SQL skills (draft/edit complex queries as a part of test cases)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Personal drive and initiative

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of DoD contracts and/or military experience
• Automated testing (i.e. Selenium, coded implementation)
• Knowledge of data warehouse/ETL processes (e.g. IBM DataStage)
• BS in CS is preferred

Security Clearance: Active or interim Secret clearance.

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Work Schedule: M-F, 0800-1600

Benefits:

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition Assistance Program and more!

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and/or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request assistance by contacting HR@cydecor.com or calling 703-884-2105.