Charon Technologies’ CACI|SystemWare division is looking for a Software Quality Assurance Analyst in the Herndon, VA area. This role is for an independent, critical thinker with a focus on using technology to scale testing to meet the demands of an ever-evolving set of products.

• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts and manual test procedures
• Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
• Review user interfaces for consistency and functionality
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products
• Monitor debugging process results
• Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
• The desire to stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field. Significant practical work-related experience will also be considered.
• Experience with the following:
  • Experience designing and implementing automated software test systems for real-time web-based and native applications
  • Office and collaboration software including Microsoft and Atlassian Confluence
  • Defect tracking systems such as Atlassian’s JIRA
  • Test case management tools such as TestRail
  • Agile/Scrum development processes
  • Testing of web-based user interfaces
  • Testing with multiple web browsers
  • Systems working with real-time data
  • Linux OS
• Possess a solid understanding of computer systems and networking
• Solid written and verbal communications and reporting skills
• Eligibility for US Government security clearance (requires US Citizenship)
• Strong customer focus with the ability to approach testing from a customer’s perspective
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well both in groups and independently
• Solid organization skills with an attention to detail
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using virtual machines to support testing
• Experience with systems working with radio spectrum applications
• Experience writing and implementing software test harnesses
• Ability to learn and apply programming languages such as BASH, Python, and JavaScript

Our benefits

• 401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting
• Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (not combined as Paid Time Off)
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability coverage paid for by the company
• Free drinks and snacks
• Company sponsored weekly breakfast or lunch
• Holiday parties and networking events
• Participation in several charitable events

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.

U.S. citizenship is required for this position. Charon Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Charon Technologies, LLC is ADA accommodation friendly.