Description
The DarkStar Group is seeking an Applications Tester with a TS/SCI Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.
THE PROGRAM
The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community. We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest.
THE PROJECT
The Sponsor requires a software quality assurance engineering for mobile app, mobile emulator, and software application testing which supports our cyber capabilities. The Contractor will participate in software testing, creation and implementation of test strategies, plans, and automated test scripts. The Contractor will execute and track status of tests throughout the lifecycle of a sprint and work closely with technical experts to assess bugs and anomalies and determine corrective action, if appropriate. Must have aptitude and attitude to tackle unsolved technical challenges and capable of working in a fast-paced development environment with little assistance.
THE ROLE

• The Contractor shall test mobile (Android) and web (Linux, Windows) applications, find bugs, report them, and track resolution.
• The Contractor shall participate in software testing, creation and implementation of test strategies, plans, and automated test scripts.
• The Contractor shall create and maintain test plans based on functional requirements and user interface specifications.
• The Contractor shall prepare and publish test results and reports using Jira and Confluence.
• The Contractor shall collaborate with a cross-functional team including software developers, database admins, server admins, and managers to resolve issues.
• The Contractor shall work with technical experts to assess bugs and anomalies and determine corrective action.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience in software quality assurance and applications testing.
• Demonstrated experience testing Android applications on an emulator.
• Demonstrated experience testing applications in Windows and Linux environments.
• Demonstrated experience using the following operating systems – Linux, Windows, and Android.
• Demonstrated experience designing, executing, and maintaining manual and automated functional, integration, and regression testing documentation.
• Demonstrated experience building test cases based on use case development methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing automated test scripts and using a test automation framework.
• Demonstrated experience with analyzing and reporting test results, defects, and working with developers to resolve defects.
• Demonstrated experience resolving technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Demonstrated experience with technical writing.
• Demonstrated experience or proficiency with JIRA

About The DarkStar Group

Our Company

The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. 

Our Benefits

The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:

• very strong salaries;
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
• the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
• 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
• a generously-funded HSA;
• an 8% 401(k) contribution; 
• 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
• the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
• a generous training budget;
• $25,000 employee referral bonuses;
• business development / growth incentives; and
• top notch company swag.

** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.