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Polygraph
IT - QA and Test
Saint Louis, MO (On-Site/Office)•Sterling, VA (On-Site/Office)•Denver, CO (On-Site/Office)
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our SAFFIRE team.
You will work in a fast-paced environment providing quality assurance through the writing and execution of manual and automated regression tests. You will be supporting developers by testing new software as it is completed and supporting our customers directly with troubleshooting support. You will also help ensure our products are providing the reliable performance that our customers require.
We work directly with operational users to design, develop, and maintain capabilities that empower analysts to manage and fuse data from multiple sources of intelligence, allowing them to assess, monitor and alert on intelligence in direct support of vital national security missions. SAFFIRE's software platform is developed and deployed on AWS cloud environments. We are literally changing the state of the art of analysis tools. You can expect to work with highly motivated teammates that will support you, encourage you, and will expect reciprocal action on your part. This environment provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.
More About the Role:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to: learn how to utilize our software from an end-user perspective; write and run automated front-end regression tests; write and perform manual regression testing procedures; document test performance, bugs, and design inefficiencies in the software; assist developers in creating realistic testing scenarios.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
• 5+ years related work experience in software test engineering
• Test engineering experience in a government contracting environment
• Experience with aspects of software development: infrastructure, design, development, test/QA, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
• Organized and capable of documenting existing test capabilities, test performance, and test needs
• Team player - support, back-up and collaborate with other testers, developers, and associated operations integration team
• Strong communication - clear, concise, collaborative, well-spoken/written, capable of remaining calm while discussing difficult issues with customers and employees
• Self-motivated to explore new and better ways of improving our test performance and coverage
• Security+ Certification; or obtained within the first six (6) months of employment
• Experience writing and running automated back-end tests
These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working on an Agile development program
• Experience with test automation frameworks
• Comfortable in Linux and Windows
• Experience with command/line scripting, such as Bash
• Any experience in these areas: AWS (Amazon Web Services), Docker/Kubernetes, Document-Oriented Data Stores (i.e. Elasticsearch, Solr), Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and OGC WMS/WFS, Javascript, HTML5, CSS, and RESTful APIs, Git
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Clearance:
Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance and a polygraph preferred
Level Description:
◦ Seasoned technical individual contributor
◦ Works independently with limited supervision
◦ May manage projects / processes
◦ Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals
◦ Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex
◦ Influences others regarding system design, solutions, and procedures
Organizational Impact:
◦ Works to achieve operational targets with significant impact on departmental results. Works independently under limited supervision. May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area.
Innovation & Complexity:
◦ Responsible for developing technical solutions that may require collaboration with internal expertise and deep analysis of the technical system.
◦ Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of broader set of issues. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.
Communication & Influence:
◦ Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function. May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.)
◦ Works to influence parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, practices and procedures.
Leadership & Talent Management:
◦ Typically, responsible for running small technical teams to include providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. May lead projects at this level, requiring responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work product
Our client is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our SAFFIRE team.
You will work in a fast-paced environment providing quality assurance through the writing and execution of manual and automated regression tests. You will be supporting developers by testing new software as it is completed and supporting our customers directly with troubleshooting support. You will also help ensure our products are providing the reliable performance that our customers require.
We work directly with operational users to design, develop, and maintain capabilities that empower analysts to manage and fuse data from multiple sources of intelligence, allowing them to assess, monitor and alert on intelligence in direct support of vital national security missions. SAFFIRE's software platform is developed and deployed on AWS cloud environments. We are literally changing the state of the art of analysis tools. You can expect to work with highly motivated teammates that will support you, encourage you, and will expect reciprocal action on your part. This environment provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.
More About the Role:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to: learn how to utilize our software from an end-user perspective; write and run automated front-end regression tests; write and perform manual regression testing procedures; document test performance, bugs, and design inefficiencies in the software; assist developers in creating realistic testing scenarios.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
• 5+ years related work experience in software test engineering
• Test engineering experience in a government contracting environment
• Experience with aspects of software development: infrastructure, design, development, test/QA, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
• Organized and capable of documenting existing test capabilities, test performance, and test needs
• Team player - support, back-up and collaborate with other testers, developers, and associated operations integration team
• Strong communication - clear, concise, collaborative, well-spoken/written, capable of remaining calm while discussing difficult issues with customers and employees
• Self-motivated to explore new and better ways of improving our test performance and coverage
• Security+ Certification; or obtained within the first six (6) months of employment
• Experience writing and running automated back-end tests
These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working on an Agile development program
• Experience with test automation frameworks
• Comfortable in Linux and Windows
• Experience with command/line scripting, such as Bash
• Any experience in these areas: AWS (Amazon Web Services), Docker/Kubernetes, Document-Oriented Data Stores (i.e. Elasticsearch, Solr), Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and OGC WMS/WFS, Javascript, HTML5, CSS, and RESTful APIs, Git
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Clearance:
Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance and a polygraph preferred
Level Description:
◦ Seasoned technical individual contributor
◦ Works independently with limited supervision
◦ May manage projects / processes
◦ Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals
◦ Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex
◦ Influences others regarding system design, solutions, and procedures
Organizational Impact:
◦ Works to achieve operational targets with significant impact on departmental results. Works independently under limited supervision. May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area.
Innovation & Complexity:
◦ Responsible for developing technical solutions that may require collaboration with internal expertise and deep analysis of the technical system.
◦ Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of broader set of issues. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.
Communication & Influence:
◦ Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function. May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.)
◦ Works to influence parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, practices and procedures.
Leadership & Talent Management:
◦ Typically, responsible for running small technical teams to include providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. May lead projects at this level, requiring responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work product
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