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Location: Silver Spring, MD
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Other Graduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Software testing new applications
Job Requirements
Technical degree required.
Uppers
Flexibility.
Downers
Not enough people on the team with various knowledge of the business.
Lifestyle
Work hours are 40+ hours a week, travel is minimal, there are social events for the holidays or other huge accomplishments, the dress is business casual, somewhat diverse culture.
Compensation
Not paid enough for the hours that I work.
Advice to Jobseekers
Work hard.

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