Software Test Specialist with Security Clearance

Abaco Strategy, LLC (Abaco) is an 8(a) Certified, HUBZone, Woman Owned, Small Business located in Leesburg, VA. Abaco provides Information Technology and Consulting Services to Commercial customers and the Federal Government. We deliver technology-enabled, result-oriented solutions. We build long-term business relationships by ensuring the availability of highly skilled and certified resources, providing a broad range of capabilities that meet the unique needs of all customers. We leverage industry best practices and business innovations to provide measurable results.

Overview: We are seeking a collaborative and driven Software Quality, Functional and Performance testing analyst. In this role, the ideal candidate will be an integral part of ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with SCRUM teams, developers, and program management to validate functional requirements while also contributing to the advancement of our performance and automation testing capabilities.

Responsibilities: • Work closely with teammates, SCRUM teams, software developers, and program management to ensure alignment on quality goals and project deliverables. • Design, execute, and maintain functional test cases to validate that application features meet established requirements and acceptance criteria. • Assist in the development, maintenance, and execution of automated testing scripts to increase test coverage and reduce manual testing efforts. • Contribute to the development of performance testing scripts to evaluate system scalability, reliability, and responsiveness under load. • Actively participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to provide testing status and quality metrics. • Identify, document, and track software defects; collaborate with developers to facilitate timely resolution and re-testing.

Requirements: • Requires a bachelor’s degree; or an associate’s degree with 4 years of experience in a relevant technical curriculum or at least 30 hours in math, information technology, and statistics and must include Integral and Differential calculus. • This position requires an Active or Interim Secret security clearance on hire date or the ability to obtain one • Skills to write test procedures and review test data to ensure that hardware is tested properly and has passed all required tests. • Understanding of manual and automated test execution processes. • Excellent communications skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to write and present complex issues in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner • Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, internal/external customers, and end-users. • Proficiency using MS Office 365 suite.

Additional Skills and Qualifications: • Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal. • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks within restricted timeframes. • Detail-oriented, able to work independently, self-motivated, and a proactive team player. • Introductory or working knowledge of test automation frameworks and scripting languages (JavaScript, C). Familiarity with OpenText Load Runner or similar performance testing tools and script development for web-based applications. • Understanding of Agile/SCRUM principles and experience working within sprint-based development cycles. • Secret Clearance is required Abaco is an

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and skills. We are a military-friendly organization, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.