Tester (remote) with Security Clearance

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Job description

KITS Job ID Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Tester to support KITS and our government customer. This is a Remote Opportunity. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Government Services is seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance professional to support the Global Public Affairs Office of the US Department of State. The duties of this project team include the Architecture, Engineering, Operations, Development, UI/UX, User Training and Agile Project Management of their web assets hosted on Cloud Architecture running a Content Management System (WordPress). This position ensures that the functionality and performance of the site meets quality metrics goals in the most efficient manner possible. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: Creating, maintenance and evaluation of software automation test scripts for both UI and API (including incorporation of dynamic test data) for a web site Creating and maintaining manual test scripts when needed. Conduct testing following a disciplined procedures and documentation (Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Case, Results, Defect Analysis, Test Summary) Ability to train others regarding automation test concepts; plus providing guidance and direction as needed. Gathering and validating application functional/performance/load requirements Creation and maintenance of test plans and test cases Execution, as required, of manual and automated software testing in areas involving installation, functional, performance and load, integration, and regression testing. Documentation of process improvements regarding best practices regarding test automation Creation of test reports and test visualizations (Splunk) Maintenance of all test documentation and results with results. Coordination and prioritization of test development activities and the ability to work with multiple development teams and software projects are also critical for the selected candidate. Candidate must have the ability to troubleshoot independently both software and operating system level installation and configuration issues. Management of defects within a corporate defect tracking system Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Note: Experience denotes "successfully demonstrated experience". Experience with automated testing applications like Gauge (Java+Selenium, Cucumber) Experience with API testing tools such as ReadyAPI. Production software development experience with 2-3 structured programming languages such as .Net, Java and Pega. Experience with quality assurance practices and testing methodologies Experience with test plan and test case development and execution Experience with developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts. Experience with MS SQL Server, BitBucket, JIRA+ Xray, Postman Experience deploying in CI/CD and using Build Pipelines. Demonstrated documentation and reporting experience. Operating system management experience with Windows Server 2012/2016 Experience with commercial defect management systems Experience training small teams regarding test engineering concepts. Experience working within an Agile Development Environment Experience with document management systems Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills Basic understanding of program interfaces, services, databases, messaging, files systems, and other program objects. A minimum of 8+ years of structured software quality assurance engineering experience is required. 5+ years of hands-on experience with the development of automated test scripts, execution of test cases and reporting and dissemination of test results. A bachelor's degree- preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, similar discipline, or equivalent work experience is required. Desired Skills: 508 Compliance testing Performance & Load testing preferably on a Content Management System like Drupal or WordPress Conduct automated visual regression testing using any tool. Experience writing production JavaScript, HTML, XML, XSLT Experience creating test visualizations using any automation tool Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio 2015/2017 Experience writing production Java, C#, .NET. System administration experience with Unix/Linux/Windows Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Experience with.WordPRess A successful candidate is subject to a background investigation by the government and must be able to meet the requirements to hold a position of public trust. Education and Experience: A minimum of 8+ years of structured software quality assurance engineering experience is required. 5+ years of hands-on experience with the development of automated test scripts, execution of test cases and reporting and dissemination of test results. A bachelor's degree- preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, similar discipline, or equivalent work experience is required. Ability to obtain a Public Trust. Working Environment & Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling to request accommodation. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit . Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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