Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be eligible to apply for this job. Must be US Citizen

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist t o join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible to support higher software quality through efficient and effective testing of software deployed.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Must have an Active Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles of worksite (Lexington, MA)

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Analysis, design, build, run test cases to support new functionality or existing versions and maintain documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software.?
• Plan, design, deploy, maintain and troubleshoot related to QA tools like Tricentis TOSCA and Impact Analysis/Live Compare tool for SAP.
• Analysis of test results to ensure existing functionality, identify improvements as well as work with development engineers to resolve issues.
• Candidates should have a strong Analytical background with a familiarity of working with Enterprise Resource Management System. Good knowledge of writing SQL queries against a variety of data sources. Experience in testing Web, standalone and ERP(SAP or others) applications.

Must Have

• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years - Testing
• 3 years - Bug Identification and Tracking
• 2 years - Creating Test Scripts
• 3 years - Define Test Strategies
• 3 years - Develop Test Plans
• 2 years - Monitor Testing Procedures
• 3 years - Software Testing
• 3 years - Software Validation
• 2 years - Test-driven, Unit Testing
• 3 years - Testing and Evaluation
• 2 years - Test Management Tools (Ex. Jira)
• 3 years - Test Matrix Configuration
• 3 years - Test Procedure Composition

Nice to Have

• Software Tools
• ServiceNow
• Sysinternals Tools
• Tricentis TOSCA
• Systems
• SAP/ERP

What You Will Bring:

• Should have demonstrated a pragmatic and disciplined approach in successfully implementing best SQA practices in a "real world" company.
• Technical education and solid technical knowledge (e.g. Degree or equivalent technical experience)
• Prior use of test management tools (ex. Jira)
• Bug Identification and Tracking
• Creating Test Scripts
• Define Test Strategies
• Develop Test Plans
• Monitor Testing Procedures
• Software Testing
• Software Validation
• Test-driven, Unit Testing
• Testing and Evaluation
• Test Procedure Composition
• Test Matrix Configuration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a distributed team
• Self-starter with the ability to determine technical solutions

Bonus Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge of Sysinternals tools to support system diagnostics
• SAP/ERP technical product experience is preferred, for example, any aspect of quality assurance, software development, systems architecture, or administration on these tools
• Experience with Tricentis TOSCA tool and Impact Analysis/Live Compare is desirable but not required
• Knowledge of ServiceNow a plus

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Clearance:This position requires an ACTIVE clearance. Do not submit candidates who do not meet this requirement.

MUST BE US CITIZEN

Work Location: This position is hybrid. The individual will be required to be onsite 1-2 days a month. Candidates are expected to be local at the time of the start of the assignment. Final scheduled TBD by hiring manager.

Interview Process: 1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. The 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.