Software QA Test Manager

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

Cydecor is seeking a proactive Software Quality Assurance Test Manager to manage a team and perform verification and validation testing of web-based enterprise applications, including front end and back-end testing. In this role, you will have the opportunity to write, execute, and maintain software test plans, and manually test software as part of a Software Development Team, following test instructions in a test document. This could include automated tests or unit tests, as directed.

Role and Responsibilities include:

• Manage a team with effective leadership and communication skills.
• Serve as subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.
• Communicate and work with developers, project managers, and technical support specialists on product issues.
• Continuously adapt to evolving process guidance to support both the project and the test constituency.
• Design, develop, evaluate and update test scenarios, test plans, and test procedures as necessary.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand product specifics and create corresponding test strategies.
• Manage and oversee system integration testing, functional testing, regression testing, and performance testing.
• Develop executable test procedures for interface testing, device testing, data migration testing, and other areas required by the project.
• Create project resource estimates, define metrics to track completion phase, defect reports, defect prevention, development efficiency, and quality.
• Write detailed test cases with expected results for various scenarios including positive and negative testing.
• Execute testing on both web front-end systems and back-end database systems.

Here's what you need:

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Direct experience managing teams both onsite and remote preferred.
• Advanced experience with capturing and analyzing metrics pertaining to sprint and release effort.
• Web Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
• Source control (GIT)
• Agile software methodologies including core ceremonies (Scrum, Backlog, Planning, Review and Retrospective)
• Advanced understanding of test plans/cases, regression/exploratory testing and requirements/defect tracking software (Azure, JIRA, etc.)
• Advanced SQL skills (Draft/edit complex queries as a part of test cases)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with working with teams in a fast-paced and quality driven environment.
• Personal drive and initiative
• Technical certifications a plus but not required (e.g., Microsoft Azure or other Cloud certifications).

Bonus Points if you have:

• Understanding of DoD contracts and/or military experience desired
• Automated Testing (e.g. Selenium, coded implementation) a plus

Education:

• BS (CS or Engineering preferred) plus 8 years of experience OR 10 years combined education and direct experience.

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid (Mark Center Alexandria and Remote)

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 Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

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, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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