Application Tester

ALTA IT Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of System One, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions and integrated services. ALTA is an established leader in IT Staffing and Services, for both government and commercial enterprises across the United States, specializing in Program & Project Management, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Data & Advanced Analytics, and Agile Transformation Services.6-mo TTP with ManTechACTIVE Secret clearance requiredCandidates must get a TSA suitability before starting which can take up to 3-months to come through.100% ONSITE in Colorado Springs, COSalary: $95k - $100k conversion salary Currently, ALTA IT is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Software Operational Test & Evaluation Engineer, L3-Sr. to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: develop test plans and automated test cases to be used in conjunction with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

Document test case results and troubleshoot test and operational failures for a complex Information Technology system.

Maintain a production-like test environment, to include installing operating systems, databases, and applications.

Work with the application development and operations teams to ensure each release meets high quality standards

Develop automated and manual test cases for system-to-system interfaces. Perform application software, database, and operating system (Windows) installations to maintain testing environment and verify documentation and installation media required for system reconstitution

Create test plans, test cases, run conditions and expected result criteria.

Report and track issues in ticketing systems, and verify supplied fixes

Perform regression and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) testing

Develop and maintain automated test scripts, data sets and scenarios.

Assist with setting agenda and participating in the technical, operational readiness, change management, and risk review board meetings.

Ensure testing conclusions and recommendations are fully supported by test results, and the project manager is fully informed of testing status and application deviations from requirements.

Participate in all phases of risk management assessment and software/hardware deployment.

Participate in detailed review walkthrough sessions and track issues to successful resolution.

Collect metrics to measure test progress and quality outcomes.

Participate in special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

7 years of experience in a software quality assurance or testing role, including software test case development and testing

Knowledge of databases, operating systems, applications, and web servers. Experience with SQL or database query tools

Knowledge of software verification and validation processes and procedures and software requirements development methodologies

Experience with using configuration management tools and automated test tools and processes

Knowledge of DEV/OPS and agile support/development methodologies

Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Individual must have extensive software component test experience as part of large, highly integrated, enterprise systems. The position requires strong analytical skills, test case development expertise, test automation development, exceptional attention to detail and significant experience working with user interfaces, system interfaces, databases and SQL to verify data accuracy.

Be able to provide effective and adequate technical documentation of planned activities and results. Requires effective communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as within a group. Ability to complete tasking with minimum supervision.

Experience with SQL queries, databases, web applications, IBM Message Queueing (MQ), database and application clustering, web services, Windows, security, working on heterogeneous environments, and Networks. Familiarity with Remedy and Rational ClearQuest.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or in a related discipline from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with at least 5 years of software test experience.

This position supports an IT operations environment. The successful candidate should expect to support work on nights and weekends and may be included in an on-call rotation for after-hours support.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with CMMI-SVC, ITIL, and SDLC Lifecycle processes and standards a plus.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Active DOD Secret clearance and ability to obtain agency suitability clearance

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to type

For immediate consideration, please apply directly or contact Dana O’Hara at 240-215-5641ALTA IT Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor.System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.