IT - Software Quality Assurance Engineering II

Role Overview

This position is for a Software Quality Assurance Engineering Advisor. The role involves independently developing and executing test scripts to ensure quality software is provided for release to production. The successful candidate will produce expert-level test plan documents, perform solution testing, and manage the release management process for changes to the IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews of Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) plans, procedures, and reports.
• Provide oversight of informal and formal DT&E events.
• Develop plans, procedures, and reports for system testing.
• Support and conduct system tests on software releases and patches.
• Perform analysis of documented user requirements and assist in the design of test plans.
• Participate in all phases of risk management assessment and system development.
• Ensure test design and documentation support all applicable standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Provide oral and written feedback and coordinate with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as physical sciences, computer science, information systems, information technology, engineering, business, or finance. Five additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Experience: 20 or more years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience developing test plans, procedures, and reports.
  • Linux operating system experience with the ability to read, debug, and analyze system log files.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
  • Strong understanding of Quality Assurance and Test Engineering principles.
  • Experience with requirements analysis.
  • Ability to work with disparate or unorganized data sets.
• Clearance: Must be willing and eligible to obtain & maintain a Public Trust Clearance. Must have resided in the United States for last 3 of 5 years to be eligible for Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, and reports for FAA systems.
• Experience testing FAA systems such as TFMS or ERAM.
• Experience with Oracle SQL and/or Oracle SQL Developer.
• Knowledge of the FAA National Airspace System (NAS) and the ability to develop test scenarios that mimic it.
• Familiarity with FAA SWIM NEMS.
• ISTQB Certification fundamentals.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience, including macro creation.

Compensation

The anticipated pay range for this position is $60.00 to $63.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range may differ based on factors such as experience, skills, and the location of the role.

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.