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Software Tester

Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2097295 Posted Date 11/14/2024
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Software Tester

Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries. 

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

Learn more about our business here.

The Opportunity:

Location: Canberra

The Software Tester will provide testing support to a Defence project delivering the Mission Planning System (MPS) capability to the Australian Defence Force.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to: 

Develop, maintain, and implement the Test and QA Process in the MPS SDLC. Measured through the provision of artefacts (MPS Test Strategy, Version specific test plans, Test Procedures and Test Reports) created as part of the test process. This includes:

  • Devising the appropriate method of testing a system component, 

  • Development of acceptance criteria 

  • Documenting all stages of the test process where appropriate: test plans, test cases, test summary report, incident reports & any other appropriate test documentation

  • Ensure 100% compliance with the software development quality process, as evidenced through the artefacts created and completion of SOP checklists.

  • Prepare a regression test suite for MPS based on the existing high-level regression tests, to be completed by end of Q1, as evidenced by the availability of a comprehensive test suite for the main JMPS modules, including:

    • Flight Performance Models

    • Vehicle Installer Packages

    • Unique Planning Components

    • Common Components

    • Federated Applications

    • Mission Planning Environments

    • Mission Planning Application Packages

  • Prepare a strategy for test automation of the high-level user processes. Evidence through the preparation of a test automation strategy;

    • Advancing current Ranorex Testing Development Activity.

  • Analysis of the delivered system to ensure that it meets requirements / acceptance criteria.

  • Executing the test cases including:

    • accurately logging defects found

    • aiding in ‘root cause analysis’ sessions

    • re-testing of defect fixes

  • Optimise system support and/or Support for MPS users by assist the development and implementation of a SB corporate SDLC and associated tools, procedures and processes as required to ensure quality assurance of developed products and documentation.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential:

  • Experience in the testing process and SDLC

  • Experience in developing test strategies

  • Experience in choosing appropriate test techniques 

  • Experience in working as part of an agile team

  • Experience in setting up test environments and in performing test execution

  • Experience of working on a system that used Microsoft technologies to develop the solution 

  • Experience in developing acceptance criteria from high level user requirements, existing application or other sources.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, to technical and non-technical personnel

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Methodical

  • Team focussed

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • NV1 security clearance is required

Desirable:

  • ISTQB accreditation

  • Automated testing skills

  • Experienced in waterfall methodology

  • Experience in other development technologies (desktop applications / Java development)

  • Experience in working on new projects and during maintenance of existing products

  • Knowledge of IEEE12207, Mil-Std-498, IEEE829 standards

Benefits of KBR

  • A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

  • Flexible working conditions

  • Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

  • Paid Parental leave

  • Paid Reservist leave

  • Income protection

  • Corporate rewards

  • Salary packaging/Novated leasing

  • Discounted employee stock purchase plans

  • Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts

  • Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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