Senior Test Engineer

UNITED STATES CITIZEN
MUST HAVE AT LEAST SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE
HYBRID - Springfield, VA area.

SALARY IS DEPENDENT UPON THE CANDIDATE’S SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
SALARY RANGE: $110 - $125K
HIGH END OF THE SALARY RANGE IS CONSIDERED FOR THOSE WHO EXCEED QUALIFICATIONS IN A REQUIRED AREA

Soft Tech offers competitive BENEFITS in the areas of: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401K, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO, AND PAID HOLIDAYS

Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of a Senior Test Engineer. The selected individual will join a collaborative team environment where they will provide support toward the successful delivery of the project deliverables. Key to the success of this position is the effective communication to all levels of staff for reporting project status.

• Thoroughly test all aspects of the client's application before any releases, patches or similar activities that may affect the functionality of the application.
• Review and evaluate the performance and application design for client and related applications.
• Test and evaluate the functionality and the performance of the new versions/updates.
• Review and evaluate any client's Software Change Requests (SCRs) or Software Problem Reports (SPRs) to ensure problems and requested changes are being clearly and thoroughly documented
• Develop an independent test plan and perform independent testing of the software prior to each release. Prepare a formal test report at the conclusion of the testing of each release.
• Verify that the developer’s plan for user training is complete; also review the training materials and their presentation with regards to their effectiveness.
• Assist client's staff in developing test plans and acceptance criteria for user testing, and assist with testing, if requested.
• Facilitate a stress test of the system to ensure an adequate number of users can simultaneously access the system.
• Review of, and assistance with the creation of, various Risk Management Framework (RMF) system accreditation documentation and RMF controls.
• Participate in system fail-over tests/Continuity of Operations (COOP) Exercises utilizing the back-up system to include coordinating with the user community.
• Investigate any application/system anomalies to determine causes and recommend possible work-around solutions; submit SCRs and SPRs as appropriate. 
• Conducting user acceptance testing;
• Perform Section 508 testing for compliance (Tester must be 508 certified)
• Perform hands-on software testing and related work
• Testing key pathways;
• Setting quantifiable goals;
• Creating test cases or test scripts;
• Summarize all of the tests planned, run, and failed; and advise on changes/corrections for issues;
• Provide recommendations related to software releases and risk reduction;
• Collecting user feedback on the system;
• Creating a master test matrix;

• Education: MA/MS degree.
• 10 years of experience
• Current/Active  at least SECRET clearance
• Possess knowledge of the New START Treaty and the various Conventional Arms control agreements supported by the client.
• Understanding of the sometimes-complex treaty rules and related client's algorithms associated with the various treaties and agreements is essential to being able to test client's and related applications.
• Be familiar with client’s Passport/Visa Office and Treaty Training Team processes and functions.
• Local travel within the Washington, D.C. area is required for the performance of this contract.
• Tester must be 508 certified
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is a woman and minority-owned small business headquartered in Chantilly, VA. With contracts in both the public and private sectors in the DC metro area and across the country, Soft Tech is an organization made up of highly successful and talented Information Technology professionals offering enterprise class solutions for any size organization at great value. Soft Tech’s mission is to help government organizations design, implement, and maintain mission critical Information Technology solutions. By focusing jointly on our employees and our customers, we are able to achieve our mission by providing each and every one of our customers with continuous quality customer support.
 
Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.