Quality Control Lead

GXM is seeking to hire a Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester to lead quality assurance activities in support of multiple software development projects. The selected candidate will apply testing best practices to ensure high-quality software delivery including leading the development and execution of test cases identifying and documenting defects and supporting resolution efforts in collaboration with development teams.

The candidate will work closely with software developers product owners and stakeholders to ensure software requirements are fully verified and validated. This role includes guiding testing approaches and supporting the adoption of modern testing tools and technologies as appropriate including containerized and CI/CD-enabled environments. This is a full-time exempt position that may be performed remotely with short-term travel as required by the project. This position will be based out of Fredericksburg VA with occasional travel to Dahlgren VA.

Roles and Responsibilities

Design develop modify document and execute test plans test cases and test scenarios based on software requirements

Perform manual functional testing to validate new features and identify defects

Perform manual API testing to validate new endpoints and identify defects

Conduct detailed analysis of test results found through manual testing and support the development team with the identification escalation and resolution of related risks and issues

Utilize testing knowledge and experience to advise leadership on the progress of testing activities

Work closely with technical leads and product owners to develop plans schedules and present time estimation for testing activities to be performed

Update and maintain test specifications and test plans via source control software

Configure administer and troubleshoot software test environment

Contribute in sprint planning sprint review backlog refinement and retrospective meetings

Ability to manage mentor and coach junior testers and provide guidance on best practices in software testing

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Five (5) years of professional experience in software quality assurance or testing

Experience testing web front-end applications APIs and back-end systems

Experience working in an Agile development environment

Experience working in Linux/Unix environments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Experience using Jira Confluence or similar issue tracking and collaboration tools

Desired Qualifications

Prior military service or experience supporting Department of War or military operations

Computer Science degree or related technical education or equivalent experience

Experience with test case management tools such as TestRail Zephyr or similar

Test automation experience

Knowledge of programming or scripting languages used in test automation (e.g. JavaScript Java Python)

Ability to write SQL queries

Knowledge of web application UI models and internet protocols (HTTP SSL SOAP XML etc.)

Experience with accessibility standards such as Section 508 Compliance and WCAG 2.0 AA