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Enlighten · 4 hours ago

QA and Release Engineer (Hybrid) - 26688

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Enlighten is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, specializing in cloud-based services and data science. The QA and Release Engineer will ensure and improve product quality throughout the software development lifecycle by developing test plans, performing testing, and collaborating with development teams.

ElectronicsGovernmentInformation TechnologyMessaging

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and Execute Test Plans: Create, maintain, and implement comprehensive test plans and cases to ensure software functionality, performance, and reliability

Automated Testing: Design, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency

Manual Testing: Perform hands-on manual testing to identify bugs, inconsistencies, and usability issues

Collaborate with Development Teams: Work closely with the development team to understand system requirements, identify potential issues early, and provide feedback on software design and implementation

Monitor and Report Quality Metrics: Track, analyze, and report on key quality metrics

Release Management: Coordinate and oversee the release process to ensure timely and successful software deployments

Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and implement quality assurance best practices, processes, and tools

Defect Tracking and Resolution: Identify, document, and work with the development team to resolve software defects and performance issues

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Automated TestingTest PlansRelease ManagementConfiguration Management ToolsContinuous IntegrationAgile Software LifecycleManual TestingDefect TrackingScripting ExperienceTest Automation ToolsWeb ServicesAPIsLinux Operating SystemCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Security Clearance: A current U.S. Government Security Clearance is not required to start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with a current Secret or TS level clearance

5 years of experience testing software applications with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience

Experience performing full lifecycle quality assurance, including: functional and non-functional testing (e.g. performance, regression, user acceptance)

Strong ability to communicate effectively with product owner, technical team, and users

Experience in creating and executing robust test plans and procedures

Experience in documenting software defects and generating test reports

Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven)

Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo)

Experience with software release management, including automation of release processes

Experience utilizing issue and project tracking software (e.g. Jira)

Experience with the agile software lifecycle

Strong attention to detail, organized and efficient

Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting

Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed