Mid-level Software Quality Assurance Engineer

at  Peraton

ABOUT PERATON

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA, Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Related experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Ability to serve as a team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any project.
• Experience working with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira, Insight, Confluence, Risk Register, Crucible, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with asset management systems with database and workflow components.
• Experience working within a distributed virtual team environment, with proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to dynamically tailor communications effectively to different levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to foster strong relationships with coworkers and vendors.

Participate and/or support all phases of software development, including requirements analysis, design, code, test, and documentation.

• Contribute to the software quality assurance team to support development of standards and conventions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up)
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, product demonstrations and training with the customers.
• Implements and performs process/product evaluations (audits) to ensure compliance with project established policies, processes, procedures and applicable standards.
• Performs a variety of technical and administrative activities related to the function of QA (auditing), including, but not limited to, scheduling, checklist development, report writing, facilitating root cause/lessons learned analysis, and internal/external presentations.
• Analyzes, compiles, and reports on findings of non-compliance and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Tracks and escalates unresolved non-compliance issues and corrective and preventative action plans to closure.
• Collects metrics, analyzes, and reports various measures to project manager/team and Corporate QA.
• Maintains the process assets library for the LGSS program, including all process definitions, templates, and document samples.
• Provides employee training for project management best practices. Interfaces with NOAA and internal customers to ensure project quality work products have been provided

RESPONSIBILITIES

Peraton is seeking a Mid-level Software Assurance Engineer to join the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Sustainment Services (LGSS) program to add to our distinguished team to sustain and enhance the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Common Ground System (CGS). The JPSS CGS is responsible for implementing JPSS Program command, control, and communications and data processing requirements for JPSS CGS-serviced missions. The JPSS is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) next-generation operational Earth observation Program that acquires and distributes global environmental data from multiple polar-orbiting satellites, playing a critical role to NOAA’s mission to understand and predict changes in weather, climate, oceans, coasts, and space environments, which supports the Nation’s economy and protects life and property.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate and/or support all phases of software development, including requirements analysis, design, code, test, and documentation.

• Contribute to the software quality assurance team to support development of standards and conventions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up)
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, product demonstrations and training with the customers.
• Implements and performs process/product evaluations (audits) to ensure compliance with project established policies, processes, procedures and applicable standards.
• Performs a variety of technical and administrative activities related to the function of QA (auditing), including, but not limited to, scheduling, checklist development, report writing, facilitating root cause/lessons learned analysis, and internal/external presentations.
• Analyzes, compiles, and reports on findings of non-compliance and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Tracks and escalates unresolved non-compliance issues and corrective and preventative action plans to closure.
• Collects metrics, analyzes, and reports various measures to project manager/team and Corporate QA.
• Maintains the process assets library for the LGSS program, including all process definitions, templates, and document samples.
• Provides employee training for project management best practices. Interfaces with NOAA and internal customers to ensure project quality work products have been provided.