Software Test Engineer - Active Secret Clearance Required
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Software Test Engineer needed for a contract/contract to hire opportunity with SOC’s client to work hybrid in San Diego, CA.
Contract Length: 6+ months, likely conversion to client FTE
- Active Secret clearance is required for this role*
Job Summary:The Cyber and SIGINT Solutions Operation under the Intelligence Group is seeking a Software Test Engineer. They will be part of a dynamic team working in an agile software development environment that is building a user application to run on mobile device form factors. The Software Test Engineer will be responsible for the quality of the developed product and participating in manual and automated testing operations.
This position requires someone who is proactive and passionate about ensuring the quality of software deliverables and can participate in both the manual and automated testing of user interface and backend software implementations effectively. In addition, the Software Test Engineer will work with System Engineers, Developers and other Testers to accurately author the test based documentation required for the project.
Primary Responsibilities:Author and execute manual and automated test cases to ensure product requirements are met.Author and maintain tools, techniques, and practices for assuring the testing of the product.Participate in agile planning events, analysis and design events, and reviews.Ensure that quality checks and acceptance criteria are satisfied before code merges can occur.Ensure complete and timely reporting on bugs and test results.Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.Write testing documentation and help finalize all system and software documentation CDRLs for the program.Familiarity working on programs using the Agile Scrum methodology.
What you will like about this position:Being part of an amazing team of professionals all passionate about the vision of the product and the positive impact it provides to our many customers.Implementing a wide variety of technologies and the use of powerful industry-standard development tools and practices.
Required Qualifications: Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearanceBachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related fieldAt least 5 years of experience in software testing and/or software developmentExperience with a scripting language: Python, JavaScript, and related others.Experience with implementing regression testing for software.Experience performing “illity” testing, especially performance testing.Familiarity and/or experience using automated test tools on software projects.The ability to communicate effectively with both Product Owners and software developers.Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to quickly become proficient in new tools/technologies.Ability to identify efficiencies and process improvements between the development and testing disciplines.Experience in Agile development methodologies.Experience with a version control system (e.g., Git, SVN).Experience with an issue/problem tracking system (e.g., VersionOne, Jira).Experience with continuous integration environments (e.g., Jenkins).Proficiency with MS Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint).DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +, CISSP, etc.) (Will be required 90 days after hire)
Desired Skills:Experience using Squish for Qt.Agile certification
Employment Pre-requisitesThe following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the pay rate for this role is $45-48.50/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
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