Quality Assurance Automation Tester

Program Overview

The program's Information Technology Division develop and maintain a large number of web applications that support all divisions within the office.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Tester to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.

The person who takes this role will spend their first 6 weeks (orientation) onsite , 5 days a week, in our Boston office at 1 Ashburton Place .

Candidates will ONLY be considered if they live local to Boston. Candidates who live more than 2 hours from downtown Boston will not be considered.

After the orientation period, the person in this role will be on a hybrid onsite schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week, at the same Boston location. The role could revert to full time onsite in Boston 5 days per week at any time.

Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analyze business requirements documentation
• Define, author, and implement a universal standards-based test strategy
• Develop use cases and test plans for new websites or modifications
• Write and/or review software test plans and other technical documentation. Maintain the test plans and test materials for applications and manage end-user testing
• Review and update regression test plans to incorporate enhancements, bug fixes and updates
• Execute testing methodologies to ensure accuracy and integrity of data and information processing
• Review/recommend QA test tools and software products
• May manage and administer the problem/issue tracking software
• Devise improvements to current procedures and develop models of possible future configurations
• Perform and lead tests to ensure that all systems meet minimum standards and requirements
• Communicate and resolve issues discovered during the test period
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business units to track and manage re-testing efforts for defects
• Document test results and generate reports. Coordinate and manage release readiness reviews
• Participate in production releases
• Analyze effectiveness of test activities and make recommendations to improve test process
• Mentor, direct and coach project team members on how to assess factors such as risk, value, efficiency, and quality of the development and how to report to leadership, stakeholders, and the development team

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience or a Masters degree and 0 years of experience or a High School Diploma and 6 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder (Only).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Software quality assurance experience in both Windows and Mac environments.
• Experience testing websites across all modern browsers and devices.
• Experience with various testing methodologies, including unit testing, performance testing, integration testing, manual testing, and automated testing.
• Skilled in defining, implementing, and maturing QA practices, tools, and testing techniques within a team.
• Proficient in developing and maintaining test strategies and plans for UAT, end-to-end, regression, and performance testing.
• Knowledge of accessibility-compliant web standards.
• Familiarity with standard project management methodologies and practices.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects while meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and time management skills.
• Capable of delivering results under tight schedules and shifting priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, executives, managers, IT professionals, and subject matter experts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated testing tools, such as UiPath
• Knowledge of C# and SQL
• Familiarity with version control systems

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.