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Interested in this position? Please contact Dr. Suzie Allard ([log in to unmask]) for more information. Also, if you have any concerns about the experience requirements mentioned in the description below, please talk to Dr. Allard about it, as there may be options there. Quality Assurance for Application Testing Provide expertise to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) related to the software quality assurance of OSTI-built web applications, including a major electronic workflow system for scientific and technical information and multiple public-facing search portals for dissemination of information. This position will focus on automated, performance, and security testing. Requires manual testing from the end-user perspective, evaluating the behavior of applications after upgrades and changes, the execution of multiple test cases across browsers, working closely with the development team to understand test requirements, and completing pre-and post-deployment tests. Job Description * Perform quality assurance efforts for multiple application releases, monitoring testing activities and key deliverables. · Establish and refine processes to improve efficiency and quality. * Manage testing for major application deployments, conducting, scheduling and assigning test activities. * Design, develop and maintain test cases and strategies (cross-browser testing, multiple user scenarios) to satisfy release deliverables, project testing requirements and other quality assurance considerations. * Work closely with developers to understand how product changes affect maintenance of test cases and the QA testing requirements and that issues/defects are dealt with in a timely manner. * Collaborate with other team members and contribute to design discussions. * Work closely with developers to establish a testing feedback loop. * Contribute to written policies/procedures for application testing and assist in maintaining compliance documentation as needed. * Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to developers and others as necessary. * Other duties may be assigned. Education and Experience * 3+ years of experience with end-user testing or usability testing * Experience in software or web application testing * Experience in Java/JSP or C#/ASP, PHP preferred. * Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four year university in Information Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience. * Familiarity with multiple web browsers (versions should include current and two (2) versions prior to the current version), including IE, Firefox, Chrome and Safari * Strong knowledge of system testing best practices and methodologies desirable * Familiarity with entire Microsoft Office Suite * Experience with JIRA or similar project tracking software * Experience working in an agile project management environment desirable * Mobile application testing experience desirable General Requirements * Excellent customer service skills * Excellent time management skills * Strong written and verbal communications skills * Strong analytical and problem solving skills * Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment * Organized and detail-oriented; able to effectively perform multiple/concurrent tasks within deadlines in a dynamic environment * Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate to others * Excellent culture fit and ability to collaborate with the team