Senior Software Tester, Optix GA-CCRi - General Atomics - CCRi | Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 None Top Secret Unspecified IT - QA and Test IT - QA and Test Description
GA-CCRi maintains and deploys production systems for users across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and commercial industry. We build and develop best-in-class all domain and globally focused situational awareness capabilities that process petabytes of data from numerous streaming data sources in near real time. Our systems apply state-of-the-art algorithms and machine learning techniques to extract features and fuse data from multiple phenomenologies to form a rich live view of objects in the sky, on the sea, and on the ground. These analytics are designed to determine not just where something is, but what it is, where it's been and what it's doing. All of this "data to knowledge" is made available to end users in our own browser-based application for visualization, analysis, and understanding. We always want to do more, and that's where you come in!
As a member of the GA-CCRi core product team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of situational awareness capabilities for our customers. Imagine using cutting-edge technology to process petabytes of data and extract features in near real time, all while providing a rich, live view of objects on land, sea, and sky. With your skills and expertise, you'll be instrumental in taking our systems to the next level, giving end-users the power to see beyond the data and truly understand the world around them. Are you ready to join us on this exciting journey?
Duties and Responsibilities
• With minimal direction, this position conducts software inspection, testing, verification, and validation. Reviews software design and change specifications to ensure software testing measures meet acceptable reliability standards and program objectives.
• Develops, modifies, and executes software testing plans, some of which may be highly complex.
• Contributes to and may lead the analysis and development of test standards and procedures for software development and maintenance.
• Advises on the development of software quality testing, operating methods, and processes.
• Develop and maintain automated testing to complement manual testing procedures.
• Draft and update application documents, e.g., System Requirements, User's Guides, Training Plans, Test Plans and System Documentation
• Coordinates and collaborates with other engineers to resolve issues found in testing. Helps in determining what may be in scope and documents what may be out of scope
• Provides feedback for the technical appraisal of the tested software program(s), and monitors its deployment across the appropriate system(s).
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Represents the organization as a primary contact with customers and outside organizations, interacting with senior personnel on significant matters.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Requirements
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related discipline and nine or more years of professional software quality analyst experience.
• Equivalent professional quality analyst experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a detailed understanding of software quality analysis concepts, theory, and operations.
Must be customer focused and possess:
• Ability to develop solutions to a variety of routine and non-routine problems of moderate scope and complexity;
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences; and,
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide other employees and managers.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
Desired Skills & Experience
• Familiarity with DoD Cybersecurity and contracting standards
• AWS/C2S experience
• Python and Selenium testing experience
• Experience with Jira and Zephyr
We're looking for candidates with solid technical foundations and a desire to continue learning.
Travel Percentage Required
None
Relocation Assistance Provided
Yes
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Clearance Required?
Willingness to obtain/transfer a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and a CI polygraph is required.
Clearance Level
Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and a CI polygraph
Salary Range
$105,000-$189,000
Benefits
• Casual Work Environment
• Intellectually Challenging Work
• Health Insurance including FSA, HSA and Tricare Supplement options
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Defined Retirement Benefit, including both a 401K match and pension plan.
• Very Flexible Vacation Policy
The job description above is not intended to be comprehensive list. Responsibilities, activities, duties, and/or tasks may change or be assigned at any time.
CCRi is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce because we know that our differences benefit our employees, our customers, and our community. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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