Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Performance Testing
Data Collection
Military
Payroll
HR Management
Collaboration
Agile
Management
Testing
Product Management
Quality Assurance
Leadership
Coaching
Mentorship
DoD
Internal Communications
Integrated Circuit
IC
Software Testing
Microsoft Azure
ADO
Tosca
Application Lifecycle Management
PeopleSoft
Workday
Enterprise Resource Planning
SAFE
Communication
Security Clearance
System Integration Testing
Job Details
Overview
Nakupuna Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer IV to provide software performance testing, data collection and analysis, subject matter expertise, and mentorship supporting the execution of a large size, multi-year contract to the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) Army Military Payroll (AMP. The Quality Engineer IV will conduct quality testing on the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) deliverables to ensure optimal performance for the Army client. The Quality Engineer IV will be responsible for assessing software functionality and performance through both manual and automatic testing. The Quality Engineer IV will gather and compile test metric data. Using this data, they will draft reports on the functionality and performance of the software for AMP and will distribute these reports to other senior managers. These performance reports may also be delivered to the Army client. The Quality Engineer IV should be comfortable working in an agile environment, resolving complex problems if and when they arise. While the Quality Engineer IV will be capable of solving the most complex problems without much assistance from other team members, collaboration with the various Agile Teams will be a common aspect of the position, and the Quality Engineer IV should be comfortable with data sharing and information sharing across teams. As a senior engineer, mentorship of junior staff-members will also be part of this position, and the Quality Engineer IV should be willing to coach team members across the AMP program.
Responsibilities
The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience within the federal government, DoD, Army, or IC and/or private sector preferred. Must have experience with Software Testing applications such as Azure Dev Ops (ADO), Tricentis Tosca, ALM, PeopleSoft, Workday, or other ERP experience a plus.
Skills/Qualifications: Certifications in IAT Level II and SAFe for Teams preferred. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Needs great interpersonal/communication skills. Able to translate customer requirements to team goals.
Clearance Requirements: This position requires a current Secret clearance.
Work Location: Work location will be in Arlington, Virginia 2 days on-site with a hybrid option. Occasional travel may be required.
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation :
Nakupuna Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer IV to provide software performance testing, data collection and analysis, subject matter expertise, and mentorship supporting the execution of a large size, multi-year contract to the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) Army Military Payroll (AMP. The Quality Engineer IV will conduct quality testing on the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) deliverables to ensure optimal performance for the Army client. The Quality Engineer IV will be responsible for assessing software functionality and performance through both manual and automatic testing. The Quality Engineer IV will gather and compile test metric data. Using this data, they will draft reports on the functionality and performance of the software for AMP and will distribute these reports to other senior managers. These performance reports may also be delivered to the Army client. The Quality Engineer IV should be comfortable working in an agile environment, resolving complex problems if and when they arise. While the Quality Engineer IV will be capable of solving the most complex problems without much assistance from other team members, collaboration with the various Agile Teams will be a common aspect of the position, and the Quality Engineer IV should be comfortable with data sharing and information sharing across teams. As a senior engineer, mentorship of junior staff-members will also be part of this position, and the Quality Engineer IV should be willing to coach team members across the AMP program.
Responsibilities
The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
- Reviews software requirements and specifications to develop testing strategies for a product or release.
- Codes reusable test functions or components.
- Executes manual as well as automated tests to assess software functionality and performance using multiple systems, platforms, environments, or browsers.
- Identifies, logs, and tracks defects.
- Reports technical issues to development or product management teams and verifies fixes.
- Compiles, update, maintains, and distribute test metrics.
- Performs work with a high degree of latitude.
- Handles the most complex issues.
- Possesses solid working knowledge of Quality Engineering processes.
- Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
- May act as lead or first-level supervisor.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience within the federal government, DoD, Army, or IC and/or private sector preferred. Must have experience with Software Testing applications such as Azure Dev Ops (ADO), Tricentis Tosca, ALM, PeopleSoft, Workday, or other ERP experience a plus.
Skills/Qualifications: Certifications in IAT Level II and SAFe for Teams preferred. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Needs great interpersonal/communication skills. Able to translate customer requirements to team goals.
Clearance Requirements: This position requires a current Secret clearance.
Work Location: Work location will be in Arlington, Virginia 2 days on-site with a hybrid option. Occasional travel may be required.
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation :
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
- Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
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