Software Qa Test Analyst
At General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-i3), we are redefining situational awareness for the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and commercial sectors. Our innovative platforms-such as Optix, Thresher and Dragonspell-process petabytes of streaming data in near real time, applying advanced algorithms and machine learning to deliver actionable intelligence. Our browser-based applications empower users to visualize, analyze, and understand complex environments across land, sea, and air. As a Software QA Test Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our situational awareness solutions. Collaborating closely with developers and product teams, you will design and execute comprehensive test plans for enterprise-level applications that convert raw data into actionable insights. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help validate intuitive, high-performance user interfaces that serve a diverse user base.
Duties And Responsibilities :
- Testing Lifecycle : Lead and engage in all phases of testing, including requirements analysis, test planning, test case design, test execution, defect reporting, and regression testing.
- Test Planning : Develop and maintain detailed test plans and cases based on user stories, specifications, and designs within an Agile framework.
- Test Execution : Perform manual and automated test runs, analyze results, and report defects with clear reproduction steps.
- Collaboration : Partner with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues promptly.
- Process Improvement : Drive continuous enhancement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Agile Participation : Actively contribute to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Job Qualifications :
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related discipline and five or more years of professional software quality analyst experience. Equivalent professional quality analyst experience may be substituted in lieu of education.Minimum of 3 years of hands-on software testing experience in an Agile development environment.Testing Expertise : Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, principles, and industry best practices.Test Design : Proven ability to create and execute detailed test plans and test cases.Analytical Skills : Strong problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.Defect Management : Experienced in using defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps (ADO), or Bugzilla.Automation Skills : Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Jenkins, Hammer, or similar) is a plus.Security Clearance : Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is required.Salary : $89,180 - $155,825