Sr. Software Test Lead III

Amentum - Fort Meade, MD

Full-time - Senior

Fort Meade, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Sr. Software Test Lead III is a senior-level position within the ICON team, responsible for leading and managing software testing efforts for an Agile Product Team. This role involves creating and executing test plans, ensuring the quality of software releases, and identifying defects. The Test Lead collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, mentors junior testers, and represents the company in client meetings, all while maintaining a focus on national security innovation.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute Test plans that ensure the quality of software releases
• Report any software defects or issues
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as product managers and developers
• Provide technical representation at meetings and consultations with clients or their representatives
• Manage customer expectations as the on-site company representative
• Maintain strong attention to detail
• Maintain a positive attitude and work as a member of a cohesive team as well as independently
• Interact with all levels of the organization in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful way
• Multi-task efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in a cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated experience with digital Knowledge Management and Maintenance Management Systems (e.g., MS SharePoint, Inventory Control, Order Management, and others) as a power user
• A self-starter, willing to work independently and take complete ownership of complex problems
• Demonstrated ability in interfacing with users, consultants, technical teams, and vendors
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with poly
• A Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or 9 years' relevant professional work in place of a degree
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience developing, researching, designing, implementing, testing, and evaluating software and systems
• IAT Level II Certification within 6 months of hire

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated experience in software test management
• DoD 8570 Fully Compliant with formal Computing Environment certification (i.e. CCNA, CCNP, VCP-CTA, VCP-DCV, VCP-NX, Microsoft, Linux, etc.)
• Demonstrated skills and expertise in SQL/XSQL Server Administrator (SA), Microsoft O/S and security, Information Assurance (IA), IP Data Networking and Vulnerability Assessment product engineering and design, IP network vulnerability scanner Tier 3 support, REM 3.X / Retina 5.X and greater, ACAS Security Center 4.X / Nessus 5.X or greater and HP Tenable Nessus products
• Currently active process improvement certification (e.g., Certified CMMI Associate, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or above, PMI PMP, ITIL, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401k plan
• Deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan
• 17 days of vacation per year
• Seven paid holidays plus floating holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Opportunity to purchase company stock
• Performance discretionary bonus