Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):
Spry Methods is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality, a keen eye for detail, and a strong ability to identify and troubleshoot issues. You will be responsible for ensuring our software products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability before they are released to our customers.
What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
- Perform functional, regression, and integration testing.
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software products.
- Conduct data validation and testing using Microsoft Access and Excel to verify data accuracy and integrity.
- Identify, document, and track software defects using issue tracking tools.
- Participate in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis and design reviews.
- Collaborate with clients and developer to identify new or changing requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Analyze proposed changes for conflicts and effects on existing functionality and constraints.
- Conduct root cause analysis for identified issues and provide detailed reports.
- Work with the development team to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data and software functionality.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and best practices.
- Maintain governing and supporting technical documents such as requirement specifications and user guides.
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
- BS/BA (STEM) or comparable experience in software development/testing.
- Written and oral communication skills
- Computational skills
- Ability to work on-site at the company's and client's facilities when necessary
- SECRET clearance
Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with complex Microsoft Excel (or comparable), formulas
- Experience with Microsoft Access (or comparable) SQL queries and macros
- Command of other Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
- Knowledge of IEEE standard technical documents related to software engineering
- Knowledge of Navy/DoD financial management, accounting and contracting concepts, practices and documents
Top Skills
What We Do
Spry is a certified Small Business headquartered in McLean, VA. Spry provides Enterprise, C4IT, Management, and Cyber Solutions to the federal government and commercial entities. Founded in 2001, Spry Methods was built on the foundation of combining industry knowledge with unmatched responsiveness to produce results for our customers. Our goal is to build a business dedicated to the maximization of value for all stakeholders starting with our employees, our customers, and our community. We recognize that talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. Guided by these principles, we have established an impressive track record of proven past performance serving our customers within the Commercial, Federal Civilian, DoD, and Intelligence Communities. A CMMI Level 3 certified and ISO 9001:2008 registered company, Spry is committed to quality and continuous improvement.