KBR - Lexington Park, MD

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Lexington Park, MD
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

KBR's Defense Systems Engineering, Naval Solutions Division is seeking a Mid-Level Software Tester (Secret Clearance) to join our team. The successful candidate will be part of a talented software team to develop and maintain mission-critical applications. Responsibility will be primarily software testing, including writing and peer reviewing test cases and evaluating the software application(s), while participating in the full software development lifecycle. The successful candidate will be expected to utilize tools and follow processes that ensure high-quality software that successfully fulfills the stakeholder requirements is delivered. The role involves designing, developing, reviewing, and executing test plans and procedures for mission-critical systems to ensure high-quality and performance. The candidate will contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle in support of team objectives, ensuring that the software is in compliance with specifications. Additionally, the candidate will validate releases of software components, including services and user interfaces, and support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies to improve test coverage and test automation. Effective communication is crucial in this role, as the candidate will need to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, to technical and non-technical personnel. Experience working in a team environment is essential, along with the ability to quickly learn and grasp software application requirements. Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills are also required.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, review, and execute test plans and procedures for mission-critical systems to ensure high-quality and performance
  • Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle in support of team objectives
  • Design tests that ensure the software is in compliance with specifications
  • Validate releases of software components (services, user interface, etc.)
  • Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies to improve test coverage and test automation
  • Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, to technical and non-technical personnel
  • Work well with others and follow business processes
  • Quickly learn and grasp software application requirements
  • Demonstrate excellent communication, writing, and editing skills

Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must currently hold a DoD Secret Security Clearance or have the ability to obtain & maintain Secret Security Clearance
  • BS/BA degree and 3 years of experience as a software application tester, performing software test activities
  • Additional experience is accepted in lieu of a BS degree (10+ years for those with a high school diploma, 6+ for those with an associate degree)

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with Agile and SAFe software development methodology
  • Experience working in a software development environment, utilizing applications such as Azure DevOps, Telerik, Docker, Turbo on Windows, Virtual Machines/Desktops
  • Experience with test automation tools and techniques
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Teams
  • Military background/knowledge/SME

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Professional training and development
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