Software Developer in Test (SDET)

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<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Syms Strategic Group (SSG) </span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">is seeking a talented <b>Software Developer in Test (SDET)</b><br><b>Location: </b>Remote<br><b>Department: </b>Veterans Affairs (VA)<br><b>Type: </b>Full Time<br><b>Min. Experience: </b>Experienced<br><b>Security Clearance Level: </b>Public Trust (MBI) </span><br><br><b><span style="border:none 1pt;background:#FFFFFF;padding:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><table class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:623px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Essential Duties and Responsibilities</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:623px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;height:113px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#ee0000;">NOTE: This is <u>NOT</u> an SQA tester position.  Candidates <u>MUST</u> have strong programming skills, often in languages such as C#, .Net, Java, or Python.</span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to ensure that all information systems, products, and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Develop test plans, test schedule, and approach</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Write test cases and scripts and identifies data for test scenarios</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Conduct a walk through on test case(s)/script(s) with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Perform and lead tests and software and/or Information Technology (IT) systems to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Perform verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures, and criteria with an appropriate verification environment</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Document and communicate test results</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Support analysis of test results and resolution of open issues</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Document and communicate test results</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Support analysis of test results and resolution of open issues</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Document and work to resolve all complex problems</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Report progress on problem resolution to management</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Devise improvement to current procedures and develop models of possible future configurations</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Create daily test metrics and reporting</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Occasionally perform other IT systems engineering activities such as requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet outlined objectives</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Measure whether objectives have been met</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Ensure that solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organizational objectives</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Independently determine and develop approach to solutions</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Review work upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Perform frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Represent organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:623px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Required Skills and Experience</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:623px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;height:77px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong programming skills, often in languages such as C#, Java, or Python</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">A proven track record of working on complex software projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience in both manual and automated testing</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Proficiency in writing and executing test cases, test scripts, and test plans</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, QTP, LoadRunner)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (e.g., GitHub Actions)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git and Subversion)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">An understanding of performance testing and tools (e.g., JMeter and Gatling)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with defect tracking and management tools (e.g. JIRA and Bugzilla)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Knowledge of database and SQL for validating stored data</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience in testing web applications, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and services</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">An understanding of security testing practices and tools</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with different types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong communication and collaboration abilities</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">An ability to work independently and as part of a team</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">An attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">An ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">An ability to mentor and guide junior testers</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">An ability to understand business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with test management tools</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">An ability to conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedback</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">A strong understanding of risk-based testing, exploratory testing, and context-driven testing</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Professional Certifications</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Advanced certifications in testing or quality assurance (e.g., International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), Certified Software Testing Engineer (CSTE), Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA))</span></span></span></span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Years of Professional Experience</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">10 or more years of total work experience</span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">10 or more years of experience in software testing and quality assurance</span></span></span></span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Desired experience</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) and Medical Claims (837, 834, 277, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">A familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure)</span></span></span></span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Formal Education</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s Degree</span></span></u></b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"> in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and 10 or more years of experience.</span></span></span></span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Citizenship Requirement</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity</span></span></b></span></span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Security Clearance Requirements</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)</span></span></span></span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">CRITICAL NOTES: </span></span></span></b></span></span></span></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none;" valign="top"><ol><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions <u>must</u> be supported by the information on your resume.  Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#FF0000;">Recruiters or Third parties <u>will not</u> be considered.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">This is a 100% U.S. based remote position.  However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, NJ, or NY will not be considered.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">This is a W2 position.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ol></td></tr></tbody></table><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><i><u><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity</span></span></span></u></i></b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br> 

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...