Software Test Engineer

Company: CACI International
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Software Test EngineerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: LocalGeneral Description**What you'll get to do:**Serve as a Test Engineer who will be responsible for activities associated with delivery of customer-defined systems and software projects; basic responsibilities include:---Developing Test procedures - Creating test procedures for current set of backlog items: system, functional, regression, performance, load, installation, security, interoperability, stress, boundary; defining tests for backlog items; estimating tasks needed for creating manual tests; and assessing candidates to automate for regression tests---Developing and implementing quality assurance methodologies to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, guidelines, and procedures in a large computer-based organization.---Developing and executing software test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Integration, Migration, Regression, and/or Performance testing, and IA and disaster recovery, in order to identify system and software problems and their causes, recording defect backlog items, reporting the results of testing and resolving testing defects.---Establishing and maintaining a process for evaluating hardware, software, and associated documentation and assisting in their evaluation.---Mapping tasks and tests to backlog items (requirements traceability).---Supporting independent User Acceptance Testing---Acting as a member of a product team supporting teammates and collaborating with a do what it takes attitude to ensure product and team success.---Active participation in Agile Scrum sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations and retrospectives and solution releases.---Work closely with developers, professional services team and product managers to define the automated testing components that will be used to validate requirements against developed software.---Work closely with Product Owners to understand product specifics and to create corresponding automation test strategies.---Assist with design of test scenarios and test plans to ensure that automated tests can be implemented and executed against.---Assist with creating project resource estimates, metrics to track completion phase, defect reports, defect prevention, development efficiency and quality---Contribute to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organizations agile project lifecycle.---Run test validations at various levels including DB validation, logging validation, and UI validation.**You have:**---Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria include, but not limited to:o3-year check for felony convictionso1-year check for illegal drug useo1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud---College degree (B.S. or greater) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline. Experience accepted in lieu of degree.---Experience testing solutions developed in C#/.Net (preferred). Additionally, familiarity with any of the following is highly desirable: XML, SQL, PL/SQL, HTML, information exchanges, client server, Object Oriented Development, Continuous integration, Automated testing, UML, Class diagrams, n-tier solutions---Experience with continuous integration tools and environments and automated testing.---Ability to write test documentation - Test Plans; Test Procedures; Change Requests; System Requirements Documents; Problem Reports, Discrepancy Reports---Familiarity with Information Security best practices---Ability to apply test estimation techniques to software development efforts---Seven (7+) years related IT experience, with 2-3 or more years analyzing, designing and implementing integrated testing solutions.---Hands on programming experience with C# or Java---Familiar working with Continuous Integration (CI) environment and a variety of testing tools such as Jenkins/Hudson, TeamCity, as well as automation frameworks like Robot Framework, Specflow, Jbehave, Geb, Spock, Junit4, TestNG, Nunit.---Familiar working with any Open Source Automation tools like Selenium, Cucumber, Watir---Familiar working with an open source or commercial version control systems like GIT, Mercurial, CVS, SVN, Clear Case---Must have experience with Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases---Must have knowledge and understand fundamental concepts of Continuous Integration, Automated Testing, User Acceptance Testing---Must be a team player and work in a collaborative team environment.---Ability and experience to interact with the product Owner, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters and provide guidance on automation tools and testing methods to meet project specific needs.**You are good at:**---Excellent written and verbal communication skills---Experience participating in a high performing, highly engaged and motivated CM team---Solid experience in incremental software development projects using an Agile Scrum approach---Understanding of all elements of the software development life cycle---Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong communication skills and work ethic; self-starterBonus would be having:---Automated & manual testing experience.---Technical Certifications, such as CSTE, CST, CSTA, CTFL, CTAL, CTEL Experience with program testing software, such as Microsoft testing tools, Selenium and/or Geb---Experience using Jira and/or related Agile project tools and plug-insWhat We Can Offer You:- We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.Pay Range: The proposed salary range for this position is $79,000-$161,900. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and, life insurance, retirement and savings.As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.

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