Software Tester

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Software Tester in Lexington Park, MD.  Spalding Consulting, Inc. is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services.  Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60K-$65K
Work Location: This is a remote position (see on-site requirements below).

**On-Site Requirements: On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Patuxent River, MD for candidates that are local to the area. Candidates out of state will be onboarded virtually. Training will be virtual and telework maximized/permitted to the greatest extent possible, however for local candidates, training/tasking may require on-site work a few hours per week. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions:

• Become part of a multi-disciplinary team that is supporting Naval Aviation Logistic IT infrastructure. Work across a portfolio of Hadoop (Big Data), Java Applications and databases (Postgres and Teradata), as well as Apache NiFi and Cloud that support Naval Aviation readiness. This position supports the SDR/CBM program as a Software Tester for a team that is architecting and implementing solutions following Agile principles.
• Be familiar with standard testing methodologies and best practices.
• Strong SQL background with ability to generate complex test SQL queries.
• Experience creating repeatable SQL scripts in software such as Korn Shell scripts.
• Develop detailed test plans and procedures for test cases/scenarios based on requirements (User Stories) andtechnical designs.
• Familiar with Agile Methodologies.
• Document and perform detailed analysis of test results and adjust test cases accordingly.
• Communicate and document test results that are inconsistent with requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and design specifications.
• Manage and track defects and provide and present to customers defect tracking and mitigation plans and reports.
• Identify and manage risks and impediments related to testing efforts.
• Work with technical design and development teams for issue resolution and clarification of requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and functionality as related to testing.
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing including working with users to define, document, and execute test cases.
• Coordinate test effort with Government test leads.
• Ability to communicate with team members, Scrum Masters, Developers, and leadership.
• Support the development, management, and tracking of testing schedules in Microsoft Project and other tools as needed.
• Able to review existing test steps and make recommendations to streamline testing practices.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

• At least 3 years of current and proven experience as a Software Tester required.
• A strong background with SQL or similar database query language is required.
• BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, Engineering, Business, or Mathematics is required.

Security Clearance:
Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:
BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, Engineering, Business, or Mathematics is required.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources