Tester

Job Description
This position seeks a Senior quality assurance lead responsible for managing the full testing lifecycle, from requirements gathering and test plan design to the production of critical hazard analysis documentation for system deployment. This role requires a seasoned professional with at least six years of experience in application testing and test case development, utilizing expertise in the SDLC, SQL, and automated testing frameworks such as Selenium. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership to staff and contractors while ensuring system integrity through rigorous quality control, application performance testing, and adherence to Section 508 accessibility and browser compatibility standards. In addition to the minimum qualifications below, desirable experience includes: experience in multiple test and production environments; the use of version control software; and experience with standard information technology products and environments.
Key Responsibilities:

• Gathers requirements information from users, designs potential solutions, develops specifications, defines and/or defines testing requirements and recommends software/hardware component changes as required.
• Participates as needed in development phases with emphasis on the analysis/design, documentation and/or testing, integration, and presentation phases.
• Works closely with Requirements Analysts/Business Analyst and developers to ensure proper implementation and/or testing of program and system specifications.
• Coordinates the planning for testing efforts and the design of multiple test plans, including developing data-driven test cases.
• Responsible for quality assurance, quality control, and system integrity (through testing).
• Prepares and delivers presentations on system concepts and/or testing efforts.
• Develops work plans and monitors them for adherence to user requirements and work schedules.
• Conforms to standards and quality control procedures for requirements definition, design, development, and/or testing and Implementation.
• Provides technical guidance to lower staff.
• Act as test manager to ensure that all testing is done according to test plans and testing standards.
• Must produce hazard analysis documentation to determine whether the system is deployable.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education: Associates Degree - or high school diploma and at least 6 years of work experience.
Minimum Qualifications:

• At least six years' experience in design, development, and/or testing of applications.
• At least six years' experience creating test data, cases, and scenarios from written requirements.
• At least six years' experience in creating, gathering, analyzing, planning, documenting, and/or defining and coordinating test plans and requirements
• At least five years' experience with standards and quality control procedures for testing implementation.
• At least five years' experience using Use Cases or user stories to create test cases.
• At least five years' experience in the system development life cycle, DBMS concepts, and/or design techniques.
• At least five years' experience implementing and using automated testing techniques, if required.
• At least five years' experience implementing and using continuous integration techniques, if required.
• At least three years' experience writing SQL to retrieve and update test data.
• Experience with developing test scenarios for use in automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g. Selenium).
• Experience with Accessibility (Section 508 compliance) and browsers compatibility testing.
• Experience with application performance testing.
• Experience as a technical leader of contractor staff.

Skills:

• Proficiency in creating data-driven test cases, scenarios, and comprehensive test plans derived from written requirements, use cases, or user stories
• Ability to write SQL queries to retrieve and update test data and a strong understanding of DBMS concepts.
• Deep familiarity with the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and various design techniques.
• Experience implementing automated testing techniques and continuous integration (CI) workflows.
• Expertise in applying quality control procedures and standards to ensure system integrity
• Ability to gather information from users, develop technical specifications, and recommend hardware or software changes
• Skill in developing work plans, monitoring schedules for adherence, and coordinating multiple testing efforts simultaneously.
• Proficiency in documenting test requirements and system concepts
• Experience managing and providing guidance to junior staff
• Ability to act as a Test Manager, ensuring all activities align with established testing standards.
• Ability to prepare and deliver professional presentations on system concepts and testing outcomes
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Business Analysts, Requirements Analysts, and developers to ensure proper implementation.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
In addition to the minimum qualifications, desirable experience includes: experience in multiple test and production environments; the use of version control software; and experience with standard information technology products and environments.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.