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Metasys

HP ALM Consultant

Suitland, MD

... Management, Defect Management best practices Performance Center: - PC Administration (troubleshooting performance tests, hardware resources management) - Performance testing best practices ...

Angarai

Testing Specialist

College Park, MD · On-site

Identify, log, track, and validate defects using defect management tools * Collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams to resolve defects and validate fixes * Create and manage test plans ...

ResolveSoft Inc

508 Compliance SME

Washington, DC · Remote

$120K - $125K/yr

Accessibility Defect Management • Document all accessibility barriers in Jira with complete detail, including: WCAG criterion violated, severity based on user impact, steps to reproduce with ...

Ibility

Senior Program Analyst

Washington, DC · Remote

$131K - $131K/yr

Defect & Quality Strategy: Implement the Defect Management Strategy to ensure clear ownership of defects. Coordinate with external vendors to ensure hotfixes and releases are tracked from ...

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What are some common challenges a Defect Manager faces when coordinating between development and QA teams?

Defect Managers often encounter challenges such as ensuring clear communication between development and QA teams, prioritizing defects based on business impact, and managing tight release deadlines. Balancing multiple stakeholders’ expectations while maintaining accurate defect tracking can also be demanding. Successful Defect Managers proactively facilitate meetings, clarify defect statuses, and help develop efficient workflows to resolve issues quickly, fostering a collaborative environment.

What are Defect Managers?

Defect Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the defect management process within a project or organization, particularly in software development and quality assurance. They coordinate the identification, documentation, prioritization, tracking, and resolution of defects (bugs or issues) found during testing phases. Defect Managers act as a bridge between testing teams and developers to ensure that defects are addressed efficiently and do not hinder project timelines. Their role is crucial to maintaining product quality and ensuring that all issues are properly managed before release.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Defect Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Defect Manager, you need a strong background in software testing, quality assurance, and defect lifecycle management, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, or HP ALM, as well as knowledge of test management systems, is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities are vital soft skills for collaborating with development and testing teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring timely resolution of defects, maintaining product quality, and streamlining the software delivery process.
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Senior Test Engineer with Security Clearance

Senior Test Engineer with Security Clearance

American Systems Corporation

Mclean, VA • On-site

$160K - $170K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor, is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support a mission-critical biometric program for our government customer. This role will lead all aspects of test planning, execution oversight, defect management, and test reporting in accordance with SELC processes. Responsibilities As a Senor Test Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will: * Serve as the Test Manager for a biometric program, leading all aspects of test planning, execution oversight, defect management, and test reporting in accordance with SELC processes. * Develop and maintain comprehensive test documentation and lifecycle test artifacts to support program execution, governance reviews, and deployment readiness decisions. * Ensure requirements are testable, traceable, and validated through approved verification methods and documented test results. * Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate integrated test activities across system development, cybersecurity, privacy, infrastructure, and operational domains. * Support technical and operational readiness reviews by defining entrance and exit criteria, assembling evidence, and tracking closure of test-related findings. * Monitor system quality and performance through structured testing, issue tracking, regression testing, and readiness assessments. * Manage test resources, environments, and data needed to support reliable and repeatable validation of biometric capabilities. * Ensure testing activities address applicable compliance requirements, including security, privacy, accessibility, records management, and system interfaces. * Provide leadership with timely, accurate assessments of testing status, system risk, and readiness for operational use. * Promote continuous improvement in test processes, coordination, and reporting to enhance program quality and delivery outcomes. Qualifications * Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET * U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance * 11+ years' experience in testing / engineering. * Bachelor's Degree in STEM field. Master's Degree preferrred. * Supportive certifications a plus. * Experience with various border security technologies; Knowledge of best practices related to deployment of border security technologies. * Understanding of testing standards and best practices. * Understanding of the geographical and environmental conditions and challenges related to border areas. * Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing border technology use and adherence to safety protocols. * Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $170,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

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