Freedom Technology Solutions Group is looking for a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester to join a new team based out of Herndon, VA!

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Sponsor in the evaluation of software and associated documentation
2. Collaborate with customers to evaluate or diagnose problems; recommend possible solutions
3. Conduct historical analyses of test results
4. Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments
5. Coordinate user or third party testing
6. Create or maintain databases of known test defects
7. Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability
8. Design or develop automated testing tools
9. Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures
10. Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards
11. Estimate software development costs and schedule
12. Develop and define characteristics of quality including quality metrics and scoring parameters; determine requisite quality control resources
13. Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness
14. Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers
15. Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking
16. Identify program deviance from standards; suggest modifications to ensure compliance
17. Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content
18. Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance
19. Install, maintain, or use software testing programs
20. Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes
21. Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations
22. Participate in formal and informal reviews to determine quality
23. Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems
24. Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source
25. Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates
26. Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality
27. Provide technical support during software installation or configuration
28. Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks
29. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation
30. Update automated test scripts to ensure currency
31. Utilize beta testing sites to evaluate software performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• An active security clearance with a polygraph.
• 6 to 10 years of experience.

What’s in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

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