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Software Testing and Automation Testing Analyst Position Overview Type: Full-Time Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ Travel: None expected Clearance: Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required Summary/Objective Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team. • Works closely with SCRUM teams, developers, and program management to validate functional requirements while also contributing to the advancement of our automation testing capabilities. Analyze and validate user stories, technical specifications, and functional requirements to ensure comprehensive test coverage. • Follows and applies common T&E processes that include identify requirements, verify user needs, develop evaluation approach, collect data, analyze data, and report on findings. • Design, write, and execute detailed test cases, and test scenarios for functional, integration, and regression testing phases. • Responsible for all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements; conducts audits and reviews/analyzes data and documentation. • Identify, document, and track software defects, at times collaborating with development teams to recreate or perform root-cause analysis. • 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. • Actively participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to provide testing status and quality metrics. Required Education and Experience • One of the following combinations of education and experience: • Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience • Associate’s degree with at least 6 years of experience • High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of at least 60 semester hours of formal education working towards a Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience • High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of experience One year of experience can be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. • One of the following certifications: • SCRUM • Leading SAFe • T&E, automation • AI in T&E • 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 • Understanding of Agile/SCRUM principles and experience working within sprint-based development cycles • U.S. Citizenship Required • Ability to obtain and maintain an interim DoD Secret Clearance prior to start date Preferred Qualifications: • Contract writing knowledge • Jira experience What We Offer: • 401(k) Matching • Company Events • Dental Insurance • Employee Recognition Programs • Health Insurance • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • Parental Leave • Performance Incentives • Student Loan Repayment • Tuition Reimbursement • Vision Insurance This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online by clicking “Apply” on the specific position on our careers site . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Software Testing and Automation Testing Analyst
Position Overview Type: Full-Time
Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ
Travel: None expected
Clearance: Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required
Summary/Objective
Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team.
Follows and applies common T&E processes that include identify requirements, verify user needs, develop evaluation approach, collect data, analyze data, and report on findings.
Design, write, and execute detailed test cases, and test scenarios for functional, integration, and regression testing phases.
Responsible for all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements; conducts audits and reviews/analyzes data and documentation.
Identify, document, and track software defects, at times collaborating with development teams to recreate or perform root-cause analysis.
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.
Actively participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to provide testing status and quality metrics.
Required Education and Experience
One of the following combinations of education and experience:
Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience
Associate’s degree with at least 6 years of experience
High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of at least 60 semester hours of formal education working towards a Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience
High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of experience

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Contract writing knowledge
Jira experience

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Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave