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ECS is seeking Sr. Software & System Testing Engineer to work in our Stafford, VA office.

Job Description:

ECS is looking for a Senior Software & System Testing Engineer to support one of our Department of Defense customers. This position is based at the client site in Stafford, VA.

As a Sr. Test Engineer, you will be joining a team responsible for providing Software Testing support to the customer's mission. This position will be part of a Testing team responsible for testing and verifying enhancements and upgrades to the series of .NET applications. The individual will be responsible for all quality assurance (QA) aspects of the project software release as it relates to verification, validation, and testing of the software program. The individual must be experienced in writing automated test scripts. He or she will review software test cases, participate in software design reviews, and develop test plans and procedures for all phases of testing from integration to full system test.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

* Develop test strategies/methodologies, test cases, and procedures based upon approved requirements and designs for both integration and verification/validation testing
* Capture and reports testing metrics (for example: defect failure rate) to the Program Manager/Test Lead during execution of test cases/scripts.
* Create, implement, maintain and ensure compliance to test policies, methodologies, standards and best practices.
* Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases using test plans and functional specifications.
* Participate in all phases of testing - Integration/System Testing, Functional Testing, Performance Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing, etc.
* Participate in the planning of all testing activities accordingly to ensure on time deliverables are met.
* Perform both new functionality and regression tests and identifies, analyzes and reports issues using standard defect tracking tools.
* Specify and coordinate the creation and maintenance of relevant test environments and infrastructure.
* Support Systems Integration Testing (SIT), System Acceptance Testing (SAT), interoperability testing, operational testing, ad-hoc testing and deployment.
* Participate in readiness exercises
* Support the planning, configuration, operation, and maintenance of test environments
* Support security, logistics, and other services that may be needed
* Support pre-test readiness reviews and post-test assessment reviews
* Support the altering of physical facilities as required for the testing event
* Provide test plans, scripts, data, databases, and analyses supporting test and deployment activities
* Provide technical assistance
* Limited travel is required.

Required Skills:

* U.S. Citizenship, and an active DoD Secret clearance required.
* Bachelor's degree required.
* 5+ years QA/Testing Experience
* Experience in translating software requirements and functional descriptions into test plans, defining specific test cases for the test plans, creating testing scenarios for the test cases, executing test cases according to scenarios, and tracking test case results and metrics to closure.
* Ensure all programmatic and system specific documentation, test plans, supporting documentation, and presentation material formatted in accordance with references below; including the:
* Software Test Description (STD)
* Software Test Plan (STP)
* Software Test Report (STR)
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects with deadlines
* Participate in training events, exercises, and drills associated with Government efforts to test the effectiveness of continuity of operations procedures and practices.
* Ability to work independently and manage priorities
* Solid knowledge of software development lifecycles, test methodologies, test case identification/development, test execution.
* Ability to perform results analysis and reporting
* Multi-task and excel in a fast paced on-time deliverable environment
* Experience with automated test tools
* Experience with Section 508 compliance testing tools such as Freedom Scientifics JAWS®
* Ability to run User Acceptance Testing
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues or breakdowns in processes
* Consultant oriented skills including excellent interpersonal, listening, oral, and written communication skills.
* Experience with Application Lifecycle Management Tools and proficient with Microsoft Office products

Desired Skills:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
* Experience with leading teams of testers is desired but not require

ECS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws. ECS also maintains a drug-free workplace.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 2300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.