Software Quality Assurance Engineering II

Software Quality Assurance Engineering Advisor

Independently develops and executes test scripts to ensure that quality software is provided for release to production and to certify system changes. Produces expert level test plan documents and requirements. Develops test control databases. Performs solution testing confirming business requirements. Maintains test databases and ensures their integrity and currency.

Distributes test data from control database to development staff to satisfy adequate unit testing. Develops, compiles, documents, and runs automated test scripts and test procedures. Runs regression tests. Tracks status of defects. Provides quality assurance testing for all systems to ensure the development and distribution of quality products. Assists with roll-out of systems documentation.

Produces lists of defects that are to be resolved and incorporated into future releases of the application as required. Communicates with analysts and programmers about formal testing plans, problems, and results. Develops technical documentation and reports. Manages the release management process for all changes to the baseline IT infrastructure.

Ensures all processes are adhered to appropriately throughout project lifecycles. Ensures all existing processes are fully documented, suggesting improvements, updating documentation, and communicating all process changes to relevant stakeholders.

What You'll Do

The Software Quality Assurance Engineering Advisor will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

• Conduct technical reviews of DT&E plans, procedures, and reports
• Provide oversight of informal/formal DT&E events
• Develop plans, procedures, and reports for system testing performed
• Support and conduct system tests on releases and patches
• Provide oral and written feedback and coordinate with stakeholders including FM employees and contractors
• Some shift work may be required based on lab availability

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of study including STEM, business, finance, computer science, IT and 20 or more years of relevant experience; 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Linux operating system experience with the ability to read/debug/analyze Linux system log files.
• Microsoft Office experience {i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel).
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance prior to start.
• Candidate must be located near Egg Harbor Township, NJ or near the FAA Tech Center - testing is required on site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of study including STEM, business, finance, computer science, IT and 20 or more years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 12 years relevant experience; or 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience developing test plans, procedures and reports for FAA systems.
• Experience testing the FAA's TFMS or FAA ERAM.
• Experience with Oracle SQL and/or Oracle SQL Developer.
• Able to review and develop test scenarios that mimic the FAA National Airspace System {NAS).
• Knowledge/experience in the FAA SWIM NEMS area.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience including the creation of Macros.