Defense QA Test Lead - Leidos

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Varec, a Leidos company is currently searching for an Defense QA Test Lead. The Test Lead functions as the Fuel Depot System- Inventory Monitoring (FDS-IM), Test lead in managing, developing, documenting and executing required positive and negative test scripts against the application suite to verify/validate a bug free application solution that will be provided to the government in support of the newly developed FDS-IM program.

In addition, we are looking for a Test Lead with excellent technical and planning skills to join our team. The ideal candidate should have experience in developing test plans and cases, executing tests, and analyzing and interpreting test results. They should have a knack for problem solving and be able to find solutions to technical issues quickly and efficiently. Test lead roles and duties involve overseeing the quality assurance efforts for a team, ensuring defined standards and processes for software or product testing, and training the team in software testing best practices. Test lead job responsibilities include developing detailed plans and strategies for testing new software or products, analyzing and interpreting test plans and results, and assisting in debugging and resolving software issues.

Location: This position would allow for hybrid remote work for candidates located within commuting distance to our Peachtree Corners GA office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain test plans, test cases, and associated scripts
• Develop and document strategies for repeated tests
• Execute and evaluate test plans and test cases
• Analyze software test results and recommend corrective actions
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging of test cases
• Train personnel in software testing methodology
• Review software requirements and test plans
• Monitor and report progress on test plans and cases
• Work collaboratively with other team members
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Sets You Apart (Basic Requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree with four plus (4+) years of prior relevant experience. May consider more years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• U.S Citizenship required and must be able to obtain and maintain a Government IT Public Trust IT2 security clearance.
• Must currently hold an active DOD 8570-01 IAT II Level Certification and Computing Environment Certification.
• Must be willing to travel a minimum of 10%,
• Hands on administrative and technical experience with all Microsoft Operating Systems and database management systems to date.
• Must have expertise with Databases (SQL, Cassandra etc.)
• Must have outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to multi-task multiple high priority items with the ability to properly prioritize and be part of a team environment.
• Have a strong understanding of IT networking architecture with relation to Client Server configurations and/or thin/thick net configurations.
• Must have highly developed multi-tasking capabilities with the ability to manage time and support issues to meet and exceed Government Service Level requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5 +) years of hands-on Quality Assurance experience in which you played a key role in building and enhancing a QA function.
• Experience in leading a team.
• In-depth knowledge of software testing processes and methodologies.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with product development lifecycle and testing cycles including test approach and case review.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.