**This role fulfills an open requirement for Tantus' protégé firm, CSS.**

CSS is seeking a qualified Software Test Engineer for testing activities at a federal customer. Qualified candidates must have experience in conducting functional, UAT, and regression testing to support the development, enhancement and phased deployment of multiple program and enterprise level IT systems for a federal agency. The test engineer should have a strong understanding of SDLC/STLC process and QA methodology.

The Software Test Engineer plays an important part in the product development process. Our team of testers will be responsible for conducting tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client’s needs, while being cost-effective.  

• Conduct functional testing, regression testing and assist the customer during User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Interact with test leads and test team to develop a strong understanding of the project and testing objectives 
• Expertise in gathering and analyzing requirements, writing system test plans and developing requirement traceability matrixes (RTM)
• Design and execute test plans, test scenarios and test cases
• Plan, create, execute and maintain testing scripts
• Experience in Defect Management process with Experience with ALM/Quality Center (QC) and JIRA 
• Prepare briefing documents and participate in client review and discussions 
• Good understanding and Experience in an Agile environment
• Participate in daily standups, iteration planning and release planning sessions
• Document and track software defects and communicate to project team

• Must be eligible to obtain Public Trust Clearance
• 1-2 years of IT experience in Application Software Testing 
• Experience in Software Development Life Cycle and Software Testing Life Cycle 
• Proficient in functional testing, regression testing, and User Acceptance testing
• Experience with SQL with the ability to query, data mine and validate
• Experience in Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Visio and PowerPoint 
• Well-organized and self-directed individual; ability to balance and prioritize competing requirements 
• Excellent communication skills and analytical skills 
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required
• Self-motivated, goal oriented and capable of working in a team environment

• Bachelors Degree preferred 
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
• Experience working with Microfocus ALM/Octane and an ALM/Octane Certification
• Software Testing Certification #JT