Software Quality Assurance Analyst & Tester

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Analyst & Tester in Patuxent River, MD.  Spalding Consulting, Inc. is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services.  Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: up to $90k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: This is a remote position (see on-site requirements below).

**On-Site Requirements: On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Patuxent River, MD for candidates that are local to the area. Candidates out of state will be onboarded virtually. Training will be virtual and telework maximized/permitted to the greatest extent possible, however for local candidates, training/tasking may require on-site work a few hours per week. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze, document, troubleshoot, and test web sites and/or transactional applications.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies and write test cases that will thoroughly evaluate and test functionality, regression, performance, usability and security of web applications.
• Identify and document bugs or errors and provide detailed feedback to the development team.
• Implement both manual and automated testing methods.
• Assist with collecting and documenting system processes and business rules to ensure test cases align with business requirements.
• Work closely with software developers to ensure understanding of and adherence to requirements.
• Support 508 compliance testing.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

• Experience conducting quality assurance and software testing for IT web applications required.
• Experience providing requirements gathering/analysis for IT applications required.
• Manual and automated testing experience required.
• BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.

Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Active Secret clearance desired, interim Secret acceptable to start. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:
BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources