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Quality Assurance/Applications Tester-DK

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McLean, VA, United States

Posted on
Oct 28, 2016

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Quality Assurance/Applications Tester-DK
Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment. Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices. Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area. Roles and Responsibilities
* Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments
* Develop and define major and minor characteristics of quality including quality metrics and scoring parameters and determine requisite quality control resources
* Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures and develop automated testing tools
* Create or maintain databases of known test defects
* Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness
* Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability
* Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content
* Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects
* Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source
* Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards
* Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates
* Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality
* Provide technical support during software installation or configuration
* Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks
* Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance
* Assist the sponsor in the evaluation of software and associated documentation
* Update automated test scripts to ensure currency
* Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree
* Minimum of 6 years of experience
* Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals
* Ability to work both independently and in team environment
* Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical and non-technical issues
* Requires an active and current TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph
Preferred Qualifications:
This position is contingent upon contract award, budget, and/or customer approval.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. ISDIDIQ
Shift:
1st Shift
Relocation Assistance:
United States-Virginia-McLean
Number of Openings:
6
US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes
Business Sector:
Information Systems
Clearance:
Polygraph

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