Software Test Engineer

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to support the entire software testing lifecycle. The ideal candidate will develop, refine, and maintain test documentation; create comprehensive test plans and cases; and manually execute these tests. This role requires a strong understanding of our software systems, the ability to identify edge cases, and a proactive approach to uncovering defects. The Software Test Engineer will work closely with the development team to ensure that quality standards are met and will play an integral part in delivering reliable software solutions.

What you'll do:

The Software Test Engineer will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

• Test Plan Development: Develop, refine, and maintain comprehensive test plans and cases for all software functionalities.
• Manual Testing Execution: Perform thorough manual testing to ensure software meets requirements and is free of defects.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Edge Case Analysis: Think critically to identify potential edge cases and proactively devise tests to address them.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software defects; work with the development team to resolve issues promptly.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve testing strategies, processes, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates on testing progress, results, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of test procedures, results, and any changes in the testing process.

Qualifications

What you will need:

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Location: Local to San Diego
• 3 years with BS/BA, 6 years no degree
• Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) years in software testing and quality assurance.
  • Experience developing test plans and test cases tied to requirements.
  • Experience performing manual test procedures and documenting results.
• Testing & Technical Skills:
  • One (1) year of experience using Selenium, Robot, TAF, or equivalent testing frameworks.
  • Three (3) years of experience developing integration tests for Java-based web applications.
  • Three (3) years of experience developing test plans linking test steps to requirements.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to understand complex software systems.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Ability to work proactively and independently while collaborating effectively with the team.
  • Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.

Desired qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Currently holds an active Secret clearance.
• Certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent.
  • CompTIA Linux+ certification or equivalent training or certification(s).
• Experience:
  • Working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
  • Understanding of web-based architectures and microservices.
• Technical Skills:
  • One (1) year of experience using continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Fortify).
  • One (1) year of experience using automated deployment tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
  • Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Confluence, Bitbucket, Jira, etc.).

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

EEO

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Our Values

Benefits

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

• Paid Time-Off and Holidays
• Retirement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care