Test Analyst (Colorado Springs)

Top Secret It - Qa And Test

The primary responsibility of this role is to collaborate as a member of the test team to test the product and its interactions with external entities. This will involve verifying and validating the product through various testing activities, including coordinating with external partners for system-to-system tests, collaborating with Development teams to understand system improvements, testing the product against requirements, authoring and verifying bugs, and participating in system-of-system test events to validate the product. As part of this role, you will be required to analyze test results to identify areas for enhancement and work to improve the product for future operations. Please note that this position may require non-standard work hours during event execution and occasional travel, although the amount of travel is expected to be small. Overall, this role will play a critical part in ensuring the product meets the required standards and is functional for its intended purpose.

Required experience : Experience with the engineering of new capabilities, including the design, development, testing, and integration of complex systems. Ability to generate detailed and repeatable tests to validate system performance and functionality, ensuring compliance with requirements and specifications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse stakeholders, including developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and system users. Strong understanding of system development processes and principles, including the ability to communicate desired capabilities and requirements to stakeholders, and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing requirements, design challenges, and tight deadlines, and develop novel solutions to complex technical problems.

Desired experience : Security certification (Security+) Experience with test-driven development and continuous integration Knowledge of software architecture design Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles Familiarity with operating systems, including : Windows Unix / Linux Ability to review and provide feedback on code (peer reviews) Basic data analysis skills Understanding of algorithms and how to implement them Experience with messaging interface development

Education : Advanced degree and 3+ years experience or Bachelor's with 5+ years experience or equivalent

Location : Full Time / On-Site in Colorado Springs, CO

Clearance requirement : Top Secret DOD 8570 requirement : None Salary range : $100,000 - $112,000