Software Tester

As a Software Tester at Radiance Technologies, you'll be responsible for designing thorough test plans and procedures, executing tests against the code baseline, preparing testing reports, and updating tracking software with test results. You'll also collaborate closely with users to validate requirements and software acceptance, ensuring that our software meets the highest standards of quality.

To be considered for the Software Tester position at Radiance Technologies, you should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance. Additionally, you should have at least three years of experience in software development or testing, familiarity with version control tools like GIT, and experience with bug reporting and tracking tools such as JIRA.

While a Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience are the requirements, Radiance Technologies also values preferred qualifications such as an active TS/SCI clearance, experience with Agile development methodologies, proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java, and familiarity with automated test tools like TestComplete or QF-Test.

Radiance Technologies is often recognized as one of the best places to work in Dayton, OH, thanks to our unmatched employee benefits, competitive salaries, and supportive work environment. Software Testers here will enjoy a flexible work schedule, a focus on work-life balance, and the chance to contribute to exciting projects that support our national security.

The Software Tester role at Radiance Technologies is vital to supporting the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) by ensuring that all software developed for national security is rigorously tested and meets stringent quality standards. By executing test procedures and collaborating with users, the Software Tester helps ensure that our deliverables are reliable and effective.

In response to this question, highlight your familiarity with various testing methodologies you’ve employed, such as manual testing, automated testing, or Agile testing approaches. Share specific examples from your past work where you successfully applied these methodologies to improve software quality.

Discuss the bug tracking and testing tools you are familiar with, such as JIRA, TestComplete, or other relevant tools. Share specific instances where you used these tools to identify and report bugs or update tracking statuses as part of your testing process.

To answer this, explain your approach to developing test cases, such as considering all possible user scenarios and requirements. You might also discuss how you collaborate with stakeholders to confirm that the test cases cover the necessary functionalities before executing them.

Describe your standard process for handling bugs, which typically starts with documentation—detailing the issue, replicating the error, and reporting it in a bug tracking tool. Discuss how you communicate with developers about these issues to facilitate quick resolutions.

When discussing your experience with Agile development, provide insights into how you’ve participated in Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Share how Agile principles impact your testing approach and collaboration with developers and other team members.

Talk about your strategies for time management, such as prioritizing tasks based on project deadlines or using management tools to keep track of progress. Illustrate your ability to adapt to shifting priorities within a dynamic work environment.

In your response, highlight the importance of clear and thorough test plans. Discuss how you gather requirements, identify test objectives, and lay out the scope of testing. Mention any tools or formats you prefer for documenting your test plans.

Detail how you engage with stakeholders to gather user requirements and ensure understanding before testing begins. Describe methods you use to verify that these requirements are met, such as acceptance criteria established in collaboration with users.

When answering this question, share a specific challenging scenario you faced in your previous roles, the actions you took to overcome it, and the successful outcome that resulted. Emphasize problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Discuss any programming languages or scripting knowledge you possess that relates to software testing. Elaborate on how you’ve used programming to create testing utilities or improve test automation efforts, mentioning any specific languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript.