Senior Software QA/Test Engineer

Bigbear.ai - Columbia, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, MD

About the position

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior IT Quality Analyst to join our team, focusing on the development, support, and modernization of mission-critical applications for our DHS customer. The role involves providing technical advice and support throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring that requirements are transformed into effective solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve critical missions.

Responsibilities

• Develop software/systems testing procedures and conduct tests
• Review and evaluate software products and/or systems to ensure adherence to company and customer quality standards
• Write and execute test cases using JIRA application
• Engage with clients/users to define system scope and objectives
• Provide support and technical advice throughout Agile sprint cycles
• Validate enhancements to existing systems and coordinate with other QA/testing personnel

Requirements

• Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• 3+ years of related experience
• Ability to automate test cases
• Experience with scrum/agile project lifecycle approach to software development
• Adept at problem-solving, troubleshooting, collaboration, time management, multi-tasking, and task-ownership
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Technical training, certification(s), or degree in computer engineering, computer science, information systems, or related technical discipline
• Experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Experience implementing and configuring DevOps solutions
• Experience with querying databases using SQL
• Experience in SQL and SQL*Plus
• Proven track record as a self-learner keeping current with the latest techniques including automated testing and continuous integration
• Experience in Jira to support configuration management in an Agile environment
• Certifications - SAFe, SCRUM, or Kanban