Scrum Master / Tester

Peraton is seeking a Scrum Master / Tester to join our team our innovative team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the United States Postal Service (USPS) program. The ideal candidate will perform test execution and provide ad hoc testing support throughout all SDLC phases, create/execute test scenarios, work with development team for defect resolution as necessary, and demonstrate user stories and functionality to client. The Scrum Master will provide direction to the development and testing team members, conduct Agile Ceremonies, oversee work and release management.

This position is 100% remote.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality, meeting the specified expectations, reducing the risk or errors and customer satisfaction.
• Perform verification of test conditions using back-end systems, including running SQL queries, and checking service responses using Postman, SoapUI or similar tools.
• Experience creating documentation and communicating clear concise test plans, test scenarios and test cases using HP ALM or similar testing tools.
• Proficient in running manual tests, and able to recognize when and how to incorporate automated testing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Build and utilize Test Automation scripts and framework (UFT).
• Ability to create detailed defect reports which is crucial to understanding software issues and providing a thorough explanation of the software's status for other team members.
• Utilization of DevOps and Agile methods to promote collaboration and flexibility in software testing and development.
• Experience using Version One or other work management tools.
• Strong understanding of the complete life cycle of a system (SDLC) application and operating systems.
• Knowledge of Web services and verification tools such as Postman, SoapUI.
• Comprehension of Database and writing SQL queries.
• Research/troubleshoot ad hoc questions and support issue.
• Motivated self-starter with excellent analytical, organization, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to invoke logical reasoning to analyze computer processes and results and make deductions based on the information available.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, Solutions Architects, Product Owner, Managers and Developers.
• Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience or Associates degree and 7+ years’ experience or a High School Diploma and 9 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
  • Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years. 
  • Candidate must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Working knowledge of one of more of the following qualifications:
  • DevSecOps, SCRUM Master, VersionOne, Postman, SoapUI, AML, UFT
• Working knowledge of one of more of the following qualifications:
  • Secure Coding practices, Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices, PLSQL
• Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program.
• Knowledge of and experience with formal software testing for complex software applications.
• Experience testing software applications, identifying/documenting defects, and working with developers and end users to resolve defects.
• Experience with multiple defect tracking tools (e.g. Rational, Mercury).
• Experience authoring software-quality-related documentation such as requirements specifications, test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• USPS or other federal agency experience highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and business users, and to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms.
  
  

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.