NESD Test Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, evaluates, plans, and tests engineering specifications for software programs and applications.
• Participates in Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, grooming, estimation) to support innovation and enhancement of applications through iteration/functionality testing.
• Participates and collaborates with team members to assess Story Point / complexity efforts (using best practices) to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria.
• Collaborates with team members (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Software Developers) to develop test approaches with emphasis on automation of recurring/regression test cases through selected toolsets.
• Develops and documents end-to-end functionality test case narratives using task management system (ITSM /JIRA).
• Provides early exploratory testing during the development phase.
• Designs, codes, and deploys automated test scripts.
• Maintains test documentation, provides support to government test organization, evaluates test results, and provides feedback in a Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery Pipeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field (or equivalent years of experience).
• 2+ years of IT experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Interim Secret Clearance must be obtained to start working.
• Proficient in the different software testing methodologies.
• Experience with Test Automation: Selenium and Test Complete.
• Conceptual knowledge of agile integration and ability to work as part of an agile team utilizing Scrum.
• Knowledge of various SDLC methodologies.
• Ability to test applications developed with commercial-off-the-shelf products.
• Experience with developing and documenting end-to-end functionality test case narratives using task management system ITSM and JIRA.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team.
• Ability to manage multiple task assignments.
• Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative, quality and detail-focused, and a team player who works well with customers and colleagues at all levels.

Nice to Have

• Active Secret Clearance Preferred.
• Automated Call Distribution (ACD) and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) experience a plus.
• Java / C#, JavaScript, or equivalent Programming Language.
• Experience with Automation Testing Tools (such as Automated Test Frame (ATF), Selenium WebDriver, TestComplete, UFT).
• Amelia (Conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI)).
• Database/Backend testing, Performance Testing, Load Testing experience a plus.
• Implement and identify innovative tools, frameworks, automation, and utilities to increase velocity while maintaining and improving quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field (or equivalent years of experience).
• 2+ years of related experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
• Paid vacation and holidays, including 15 days of paid leave per year and 10 paid holidays.
• Paid Family Leave providing up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.