Sr software Engineer

Sr Software EngineerDuration: 06 Months Location: Reston, VA (Remote)Purpose:Responsible for maintaining, modifying, and executing testing plans, test cases, low-level automated test scripts, and test scenarios. The position will work with testing tools, report on testing metrics, and help to extend the use of technology in testing. In addition, the incumbent must be able to communicate effectively and collaborate with other teams as necessary.Essential Functions:40% Work with the Technology team on keying accurate and thorough test plans and test cases with pre-determined results. Executes tests and reviews test data within specified scheduled dates.35% Accountable for analyzing test and operational problems to report defects to the Technology team. Reports errors through a structured defect tracking process. Communicates weekly with management verbally and via written detail status report regarding potential problems and concerns.10% Develop and maintain business and technical knowledge through classroom training, testing workshops, reading, and research, etc. Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of testing tools. Expand business knowledge of product benefits, corporate policies, division and department goals and department procedures.5% Accountable for reviewing and analyzing business and system requirements and specifications for system programs and modules.5% Coordinates with customers to resolve issues. Verify satisfaction of internal and external customer requests and obtain information to create test data.5% Participates in project work group meetings (internal/external peer reviews, walk through, status meetings, Software Process Improvement, JAD sessions etc.)Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Experience:5 years in functional analysis, testing experience within the software development life cycle and testing methodology.In Lieu of Education:In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Experience creating test plans, test cases and test scenarios from scratch, ProficientExperience mapping requirements to test requirements, test plans and test cases, AdvancedExperience with at least 2 relational database management system (e.g., DB2, Oracle, SQL), ProficientKnowledge and understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), ProficientKnowledge and understanding of Agile methodology and tools, AdvancedExperience with at least 2 defect tracking tools (e.g., Client ALM, Bugzilla) and 1 test management tool (e.g., Client ALM), ProficientExcellent communication skills verbal and written, Advanced