Software Test Engineer
Herndon, VA

Job Description

Bay State Computers, Inc. is a professional services firm and a leading provider of Information Technology (IT) services and products to the U.S. Federal Government and Industry. Bay State brings together experienced IT professionals and the latest state-of-the-art technology tools, practices, and products to support projects and task order requirements for our customers. For more information about Bay State visit our website, connect with us on LinkedIn, or follow us on Twitter.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Test Engineer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

* Analyze test results, documents conclusions, and makes recommendations that are fully supported by test results.
* Perform all functional duties independently.
* Work on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of assigned program(s).
* Oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job

Required Experience/Skills:

* A minimum of Five (5) years' experience in business analysis, software development and/or related field
* Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program;
* Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job;
* Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel;
* Extensive knowledge of and experience in software development and testing, preferably using different methodologies and lifecycles (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, etc);
* Extensive experience evaluating software designs against business and technical requirements to ensure correctness;
* General familiarity and experience with project management methodologies/disciplines, especially in the areas of scope, cost and schedule management;
* Extensive experience leading small teams and/or technical projects in the successful completion of assigned goals/objectives;
* Extensive experience writing and reviewing a broad range of technical documentation, especially technical specifications and design documents;
* Excellent communication skills.
* Knowledge of Application Integration testing
* Strong knowledge of ALM product suite (ALM,UFT,Sprinter..)
* Ability to create test plans based on functional / Technical specs
* Knowledge of SAP HCM Modules including (LMS, EHS…)
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and management tools such as VersionOne.
* Knowledge of and experience in an IT Service management System (preferably ServiceNow) and ITIL processes
* Experience with Mainframe, JCL, COBOL, CICS, VSAM, Expediter
* Knowledge of and experience with Payroll processing and IT testing processes
* Ability to create test plans based on functional / Technical specs
* Knowledge of SAP HCM Modules including (LMS, EHS…)
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and management tools such as VersionOne.
* Knowledge of and experience in an IT Service management System (preferably ServiceNow) and ITIL processes
* All candidates must be a US Citizen, or have permanent residence status Green Card.

Education: A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business or related discipline is preferred;

Benefits: Full-time employees (permanent or contract employees who are employed for a term greater than 6 months) are eligible for benefits including time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits.

Location: Herndon, VA

Bay State Computers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.