Senior Software Tester

Cepeda Systems and Software Analysis a rapidly growing small business in Huntsville AL is currently seeking aSenior Software Tester.

Job Description:

Develops and executes test plans test cases and test procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements. Writes test cases and scripts and identifies data for test scenarios. Identifies and documents defects in software and/or IT systems. Works closely with development team to resolve defects. Reviews tests cases for accuracy against current publications making corrections and updates where needed. Performs and leads tests of software and/or IT systems to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects. Performs verification activities on work products using defined methods procedures and criteria with an appropriate verification environment. Documents and communicates test results. Supports analysis of test results and resolution of open issues. Reports progress on problem resolution to management. Devises improvements to current procedures and develops models of possible future configurations. Occasionally performs other IT systems engineering activities such as requirements design installation operation sustainment and support.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three(3) years or (6) years relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Required Clearance:

• Must have an active Interim Secret Security Clearance; must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Required Skills:

• 5 years of experience in systems testing software testing or software integration
• Ability to interact and work closely with the software development team to assist in acceptance criteria and test case review
• Proficiency with MS Office products

Desired Skills:

• Qualification in Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS
• 6 years of UAS Instructor Operator experience
• 100 hours operating UAS trainers (Embedded Trainer-ET or Universal Mission Simulator-UMS)
• Proficiency with Army Technical Manuals
• Familiarity with working in an Agile/SCRUM environment
• Experience developing testing criteria
• MS Azureexperience

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This position requires US citizenship.

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurancepaid leave and paid holidays multiple retirement plan options short-term and long-term disability life insurance and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules company-sponsored events and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Cepeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment process is to respond and work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.

Company Overview:

Formed as a corporation in 2001we are a HUBZone veteran-owned woman-owned small business. We focus on servingDoDNASA and thecommercial sectorour services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering systems engineering and process improvement.

We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating ofCapability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development. We have a100% customer satisfaction ratingand havewon numerous awardsat the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions.

Cepeda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy status as a parent national origin disability (physical or mental) family medical history or genetic information political affiliation military service or other non-merit based factors.

Required Experience:

Manager