QA Tester

About the position

BigBear.ai is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA)/Tester to support a team of software developers and engineers in building a full-stack web application on AWS. The role involves ensuring the quality and functionality of the application through rigorous testing processes and collaboration with the development team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design data pipelines to support an end-to-end solution
• Review application requirements and technical documentation to identify test cases and test data needs
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues using defect tracking tools
• Collaborate with developers to understand the cause and resolution of defects
• Provide feedback and recommendations to developers and stakeholders on software usability and functionality
• Mentor and oversee junior test analysts to ensure the growth of next-generation technical resources
• Participate in test team meetings, discuss progress, and troubleshoot issues
• Support developers and clients on testing-related inquiries

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 8 years of experience; Master's Degree and 3 to 6 years of experience; PhD and 0 to 3 years of experience (in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 6 additional years of relevant experience)
• Clearance: Must maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance
• Develop comprehensive test plans to ensure alignment with project requirements and objectives
• Conduct thorough requirements analysis to identify testing needs and prioritize test coverage
• Design and document detailed and effective test cases to validate functionality and performance
• Execute test cases across manual and automated environments to identify defects and ensure quality
• Log and analyze defects, collaborating with development teams for resolution and continuous improvement
• Implement and maintain test automation frameworks to optimize testing processes and enhance efficiency
• Apply Agile methodologies to align QA activities with iterative development cycles and sprint goals
• Define and enforce quality assurance processes and strategies to uphold software reliability and user satisfaction

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AWS services and cloud-based applications
• Familiarity with performance testing tools like jMeter and LoadRunner
• Knowledge of database monitoring and software development concepts
• Proficiency in using test management tools like Jira