Software Tester and Quality Control - Junior

Description

Job Description:

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Leidos is looking for a Software Tester to join a high performing agile team to support a nationally significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) program. This position offers the opportunity to work remote approximately 90%.The program is using test automation tools alongside a full suite of team collaboration tools. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development, test, and production environments. The program provides system engineering, development, test, integration, and operational support to a large, fast-paced program, and is developing infusing new technology and adding advanced capabilities while continuing to support an ongoing mission and operational system. This position requires someone who is proactive and passionate about ensuring the quality of software deliverables and continuous improvement, as well as, and can communicate with the development teams what is required to achieve this effectively on tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

Understand user needs and tests software solutions through clear communication with product owner and scrum team members

Based on requirements, collaborate with team members in the development of  test plans

At conclusion of test, prepares end of test report

Tests software within a cloud environment customized to IRS requirements, with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency

Is a team player capable of high performance and flexibility in a dynamic working environment

Executes stringent unit testing of delivered code to verify that it meets all functional requirements.

Test complete applications and re-tests results of bug fixes and security scans

Conducts final integrations testing, as needed

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college in related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.

Your GPA needs to be included on your application and resume.

US Citizenship Requirements

Candidate must be able to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the customer.

Experience/Knowledge with Java

Experience/Knowledge with JavaScript

Communicates with internal and client project team members.

Works to influence team members regarding solution design, process and/or approaches.

Experience/knowledge of developing solutions to technical problems and issues

Requires ability to obtain a Minimum Background Investigation, similar to a Public Trust Clearance and up to date on all tax filings and tax payments

Preferred Qualifications 

Knowledge and experience in software development

Experience testing software products on projects in an IRS/Treasury environment

Experience testing software on an Agile development team

Knowledge of Jenkins and the CLM Suite

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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.