Software Test Lead

The Defense group supports the Department of Defense (DoD) mission to keep our homeland and its citizens safe. We provide solutions to improve the Nation's defense by providing software, systems engineering, IT, training and logistics and fleet management solutions.

Peraton is seeking a proactive and dedicated Software Test Lead to take full ownership of our software testing process. The ideal candidate will refine existing test documentation, develop comprehensive test plans for both existing and new functionalities, and manually execute these tests. This role requires a deep understanding of our software systems, the ability to think through edge cases, and a proactive approach to identifying potential issues. The Test Lead will coordinate closely with the engineering team to ensure quality standards are met and will play a critical role in delivering reliable software solutions.

What you’ll do:

The Software Test Lead will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

• Ownership of Test Plans: Develop, refine, and maintain comprehensive test plans and cases for all software functionalities.
• Leadership: Coordinate and manage the overall testing process, ensuring quality standards are met, and lead engineers during quarterly release testing.
• Manual Testing Execution: Perform thorough manual testing to ensure software meets requirements and is free of defects.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Edge Case Analysis: Think critically to identify potential edge cases and proactively devise tests to address them.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software defects; work with the development team to resolve issues promptly.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve testing strategies, processes, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates on testing progress, results, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of test procedures, results, and any changes in the testing process.

• 3 years with BS/BA, 6 years with no degree

Required qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Location: Must reside in the San Diego local area.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) years in software testing and quality assurance.
  • Experience developing test plans and test cases tied to requirements.
  • Experience performing manual test procedures and documenting results.
• Testing & Technical Skills:
  • One (1) year of experience using Selenium, Robot, TAF, or equivalent testing frameworks.
  • Three (3) years of experience developing integration tests for Java-based web applications.
  • Three (3) years of experience developing test plans tying test steps to requirements.
• General Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to understand complex software systems.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Ability to work proactively and independently, taking full ownership of the testing process.
  • Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.
  • Experience performing manual test procedures and documenting results.

Desired qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Currently holds an active Secret clearance.
• Certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent.
  • CompTIA Linux+ certification or equivalent training or certification(s).
• Experience:
  • Working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
  • Understanding of web-based architectures and microservices.
• Technical Skills:
  • One (1) year of experience using continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Fortify).
  • One (1) year of experience using automated deployment tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
  • Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Confluence, Bitbucket, Jira, etc.).
• Skills:
  • Leadership: Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and automated testing engineers.
  • Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize multiple testing activities simultaneously.
  • Attention to Detail: Strong commitment to delivering high-quality software with meticulous documentation.
  • Creative Thinking: Ability to design tests that uncover software defects and think outside the box to challenge the software.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
  • Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying potential issues and implementing solutions.