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Position Summary, Junior-Mid Level Software Tester

Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc. (IPS)—a successful defense contractor located in Panama City Beach, Florida—has provided exceptional support to our Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) customers for more than 25 years. Our benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

We are looking for an energetic, proactive, and experienced Software Tester to support sophisticated U.S. Naval software systems. The ideal candidate has a Department of War (DoW) background, is technically proficient, detail oriented, quality focused, and committed to becoming experienced with this U.S. naval software and its associated systems. The range of responsibilities include developing and executing test cases in preparation of and during software test events, developing and reviewing test documentation, designing and updating manual and automated test cases, documenting defects with detail, collaborating with developers, and performing post-event data analysis, among other things. This project is exciting, challenging, and interesting, and requires the ability to easily adapt to change and collaborate within a large team. This position requires a Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Highlights of Responsibilities:

  • Participate in test team meetings.
  • Design, develop, and review test plans, procedures, automated test cases, and test reports.
  • Participate in test events by running test cases, recording results, documenting defects, and performing post-event data analysis. 
  • Perform diverse types of testing including in-stride, functional, regression, integration, cybersecurity, and interconnectivity.
  • Assist with operational testing to ensure software meets all cybersecurity compliance requirements while meeting the software requirements.
  • Identify, document, and track software defects or test card redlines using required templates for capturing issues.
  • Contribute to weekly and monthly status reports.

 

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:

  • HS Diploma. 
  • Current CompTIA Security+ certification. 
  • Experience with Java in Windows environment (socket operations, Java Swing, mapping software).
  • Experience with developer toolsets such as: Maven, Git, Jira, Bitbucket and Confluence.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field, or A+ hardware certification.
  • Experience with automated testing.
  • Experience with test case development for software systems including tracing test cases to requirements or JIRA user stories.
  • Understanding of Agile software methodologies and their relationship to testing.
  • Experience with designing and executing test cases, documenting defects, and performing testing.
  • Ability to analyze software products and provide observations and suggestions for improvement.
  • Able to assess and solve problems independently or as part of a team.
  • Possesses strong listening skills and attention to detail.
  • Adapt easily to change and possesses great interpersonal skills.
  • An active Department of Defense (DoD) Security clearance preferred.

Travel:

  • No travel anticipated at this time.

Tools and Technology:

  • Various web-based tools will be used.

Working Conditions/Environment:

  • Work will primarily be performed at NSWC PCD, IPS, and other authorized operational locations.
  • IPS is a drug-free employer.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship will be required upon employment at IPS.