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October 13th, 2008, 10:36 AM
Platinum Solutions, Inc. is an award-winning developer of innovative, secure systems for improving business and government operations. With particular expertise in law enforcement, intelligence, defense, homeland security and healthcare, we offer creative solutions to those responsible for ensuring the nation's security and public safety. In a nutshell, Platinum Solutions creates software that saves lives. Our software helps the federal government monitor terrorist communications, arrest violent criminals, and improve the safety of prescription drugs. Platinum Solutions developed a tailored iterative, or agile, development methodology that was modified from the mainstream agile development methodology to comply with CMMI guidelines. This Platinum Solutions Delivery Methodology (PSDM) preserves many of the benefits of agile development, such as collective ownership, test-driven development, and increased customer collaboration. We develop custom software based on open standards so that our clients can quickly respond to a changing world.

JOB SUMMARY

Implements the test strategy and plan developed by the Test Lead, develops and executes test cases and scripts, reports test results, documents defects, and interfaces with project management, developers, other technical and functional support staff, and customers as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
§ Prepare and participate in walkthroughs of business requirements and technical specifications
§ Convert business requirements and specifications into test plans, cases, and scripts
§ Execute test cases, report progress and issues in a timely and accurate manner
§ Identify, record, and report defects
§ Conduct root cause analysis of identified defects, providing development/business partners with sufficient detail to understand, replicate and resolve the defect
§ Maintain traceability between test documentation and requirements § Participate in peer reviews as appropriate § Identify opportunities for continuous improvement


QUALIFICATIONS
Required: BS/BA in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience and 2+ years of software testing experience to include the development and execution of test plans, cases, and scripts.

Working knowledge of Rational RequisitePro, TestManager, and 508 compliance testing tools.

Must possess knowledge of industry standards and practices, good attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and effective oral and written communication skills.

Desired: Experience leading a team, working in a CMMI environment, participation in testing/quality organizations.

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