QUALITY ENGINEER III WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Company: Nakupuna Companies
Location: Arlington
Posted on: October 28, 2024

Job Description:

Overview Nakupuna Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer III to provide software performance testing, data collection and analysis, subject matter expertise, and mentorship supporting the execution of a large size, multi-year contract to the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) Army Military Payroll (AMP). The Quality Engineer III will conduct quality testing on the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) deliverables to ensure optimal performance for the Army client. The Quality Engineer III will be responsible for assessing software functionality and performance through both manual and automatic testing. The Engineer III will gather and compile test metric data. Using this data, they will draft reports on the functionality and performance of the software for AMP and will distribute these reports to the Quality Engineer IV and to other senior managers. These performance reports may also be delivered to the Army client. The Quality Engineer III should be comfortable working in an agile environment, resolving complex problems if and when they arise. Collaboration with the various Agile Teams will be a common aspect of the position, and the Quality Engineer III should be comfortable with data sharing and information sharing across teams. As a senior engineer, mentorship of junior staff-members will also be part of this position, and the Quality Engineer III should be willing to coach team members across the AMP program. Responsibilities The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. * Reviews software requirements and specifications to develop and execute testing strategies for a product or release. * Codes reusable test functions or components. * Executes manual as well as automated tests to assess software functionality and performance using multiple systems, platforms, environments, or browsers. * Identifies, logs, and track defects. * Reports technical issues to development or product management teams and verifies fixes. * Performs work under minimal supervision. * Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. * Possesses solid working knowledge of Quality Engineering processes. * Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. * May act as a lead or first-level supervisor. Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree with 4-6 years of experience within the federal government, DoD, Army, or IC and/or private sector preferred. Must have experience with Software Testing applications such as JIRA, ALM. PeopleSoft, Workday, or other ERP experience a plus. Skills/Qualifications : Certifications in IAT Level II and SAFe for Teams preferred. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Needs great interpersonal/communication skills. Able to translate customer requirements to team goals. Clearance Requirements: This position requires a current Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Work Location: Work location will be in Arlington, Virginia 2 days on-site with a hybrid option. Occasional travel may be required Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation : * Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. * Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations. * Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer. The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact .

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