Manual Software Tester - Top Secret Clearance Required

We are seeking a self-motivated Manual Software Tester in Northern VA to work with Cydecor's MEAD Infrastructure Team. You will work with other testers and software developers in a collaborative environment as part of an agile team, helping test against Acceptance Criteria in user stories for the MEAD Infrastructure COIs and Software Factory teams.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the role, applicants must possess a current Top Secret clearance to be considered.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design test strategies, plans, and cases based on Functional requirements.
• Analyze acceptance criteria and develop clearly stated test steps with minimum guidance.
• Conduct assigned testing activities across various test cycles (smoke, regression, integration) and environments to ensure testing is completed within schedule.
• Report, track, validate and close software defects.
• Proactively seek knowledge from across the team and self-assign work as capacity allows.
• Participate in Agile Ceremonies (scrum, planning, retrospectives, etc.).

Here's what you need:

• Must have an active TS security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7+ years of experience in manual testing.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Proven experience developing test cases.
• Proficiency in Atlassian Jira and Confluence, or similar issue tracking platforms.
• Must be team player and be willing to work on site as needed
• Have good communication skills

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with automated testing
• Experience in using test collaboration tools

Security Clearance:

Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI and a polygraph.

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Schedule:

Hybrid, must be available to work on site 3-4 days a week in classified environment.

Benefits:

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition Assistance Program and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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