QA Engineer - 2256

Advanced Systems Design is seeking a QA Engineer for our client located in Montgomery, AL.

This position is onsite in Montgomery, AL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Job Overview:

• The projects are implementations of a Grants Management solution provided as a Software as a Service (SaaS).
• The implementations occur for each division in the organization and are scheduled based on priority and resource availability.
• The time to complete each implementation ranges between 9 to 18 months depending on complexity.
• Because this is a SaaS implementation of an existing solution, the work of the QA Software tester is focused on validating that the configuration deliverables of the solution satisfy the functional business requirements - Acceptance, Functional, and Regression testing of configuration changes provided by the vendor.
• This position does not require code testing or the use of automated testing tools.
• The incumbent will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, validate, verify, communicate, and resolve web-based systems/software application issues through comprehensive testing in order to maximize the benefit of IT investments and initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison with stakeholders to ensure that testing results provide adequate evidence that applications sufficiently satisfy business requirements and systems goals and fulfill end-user requirements.
• The incumbent will be responsible for identifying application and system issues/deficiencies/unmet requirements, facilitating the resolutions, performing the necessary retest procedures, documenting outcomes, and ensuring traceability.
• The incumbent will frequently collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of new software configurations, presenting testing results to the appropriate stakeholders for approval.
• Responsibilities:
  • Design, execute, and debug test plans of software applications based on business requirements and technical specifications.
  • Review project requirements and develop appropriate test cases to validate all project requirements are met and produce the expected results.
  • Detect and identify web-based configuration/workflow failures so that issues are discovered, documented, corrected, and retested.
  • Evaluate software ease of usability and error handling procedures.
  • Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management.
  • Document test results and generate a historical analysis of applications’ capabilities and functionality.
  • Document configuration anomalies and defects in an issue-tracking database.
  • Participate in application planning/design meetings.
  • Provide application instructions for users.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience with the following:
  • Performing software testing
  • Creating test cases
  • Web-based software/application testing
  • Requirements traceability
  • Microsoft Windows PC and web browser testing environment
• Software Testing Test Case Development
• Detect and identify web-based software failures
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Defect Tracking and Test Case Management
• Interpret process diagrams (Business Process Workflow diagrams)
• Communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Collaboration skills in a cross-functional teams
• Keen attention to detail and processes
• Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Listening and interpersonal skills
• Highly self-motivated, responsible, and cooperative
• Proficient in Microsoft software, service desk ticket management, and communication tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of software testing experience.
• Ability to quickly learn a new system and adapt to change
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of system testing and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies
• Knowledge of software development, project management, requirement gathering lifecycles
• Creative thinker and able to provide unbiased reporting (good and bad results)

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar.
• (Equivalent work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis)

Education Preferred

• Professional training in IT processes including but not limited to business analysis, software development, and project management
• Certifications are encouraged and welcomed, but not required.

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

• A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
• A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
• A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.
• A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 
• Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
  • the pre-employment testing protocol:
    • background investigation
    • drug screening

Our Employees:

• Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
• Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.