Test Engineer Mid

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies to enhance testing processes for COTS applications and Atlassian products.
• Design, implement, and conduct test and evaluation procedures to ensure compliance with system requirements and accessibility standards (including Section 508 compliance).
• Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures for application products, including plugins and configurations within Atlassian Data Center tools.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in testing methodologies for complex software/hardware applications, particularly for COTS tools and Atlassian products.
• Participate in risk management assessments and software/hardware development, focusing on user requirements analysis, test design, and selection of appropriate test tools.
• Create, execute, and provide test reports for software and system testing, ensuring alignment with FISMA-related documentation and ATO requirements.
• Review and assess government test plans and reports for technical accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance with established standards.
• Support the execution of customer acceptance test activities, ensuring that the COTS applications and Atlassian products meet end-user expectations and accessibility needs.
• Identify, document, and provide remediation for issues discovered during testing, offering detailed root-cause analysis and recommendations for resolving problems.
• Support the integration of new software and code releases, including security certification testing, by utilizing configuration management tools and ensuring the testing environment is maintained correctly.
• Work in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.
• Provide team-specific training as needed.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance or higher.
• Five or more years of experience in related field.
• Experience working in an Agile environment using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices, including SAFe principles.
• Ability to document work in JIRA with Epics, Features, and Stories.
• Experience with creating and maintaining product and iteration backlogs.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to coordinate with teams and stakeholders.
• Use of government-provided tools such as JIRA and Confluence for work management.
• Ability to break down work into manageable features with clear acceptance criteria.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays.