Software Quality Assurance Associate

ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.We are seeking a highly motivated person who develops and executes test scripts to ensure that quality software is provided for release to production and to certify system changes. 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. Assists with development of technical documentation and reports. 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.The successful candidate will have understanding and experience with Software Development Life Cycle. He/she will work collaboratively with all entities involved in the project, other testers, developers, program leadership, and business analysts.Primary Roles and Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:• Utilize technical skills to develop test plans, test cases/scripts, test automation.• Execute test cases and document test execution artifacts.• Understand the use cases and business rules related to the system developed to communicate effectively with the business analysts and engineers.• Perform basic database queries to validate backend expected results.• Manage test results through JIRA.• Work within an Agile process through Sprint planning/close, and scrum meetings.• Provide support for production outages, and product deployments.• Provide test planning and execution estimates for new development activities.• Effectively communicate to other team members information regarding code defects, code releases, requirements, acceptance criteria and environments status and needs.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree and relevant experience or a High School diploma and 4 years experience• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance prior to start.• Software testing experience.• Working experience with Jira, SCRUM, Selenium (and/or other automation framework experiences)• Experience with Agile principles• US Citizenship is required.Desired Qualifications:• Active Public Trust Security Clearance• Knowledge of Jira, SQL, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.• Experience in System Architecture & Design.• Familiarity with government environments and standards is desired.• Experience with Cloud and DevOps principles is a plus.• The position is contingent pending contract award.*Peraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$39,000 - $62,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.