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Cyber Software Test Engineer

SAIC, Chantilly, VA, United States


Description

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Responsibilities:

Work as a member of an agile software development test team in a challenging, dynamic, fast-paced environment learning new tools and processes

Test new, mission-critical software applications across diverse platforms (e.g., Windows, Linux, Android), ensuring seamless integration with wireless services and custom hardware systems

Validate software requirements through functional, usability, performance, security, compatibility, ad-hoc, internationalization, and regression tests

Develop, maintain, and execute test plans and procedures for software systems

Participate in cross-functional team meetings, decision-making, technical discussion, and defining new product functionality

Review user stories and backlog items, analyze testability of requirements, and provide feedback

Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to clarify user stories and determine appropriate testing scenarios to validate the iterative development of products against functional and technical specifications

Timely identification of issues and effectively communicate impact to software developers, project managers, and appropriate parties to facilitate issue resolutions

Demonstrate software capabilities at the completion of sprints to key stakeholders to ensure solutions meet customer requirements

Conduct test case reviews and ensure all test activities are properly executed and documented according to our client's standards

Configure hardware and software test equipment

Troubleshoot and isolate system failures

Clearly identify and document defects and collaborate with the development team to prioritize bugs until resolution

Articulate open issues and risks to management in a timely manner and make recommendations

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Clearance: Candidate must currently have an active Secret security clearance or higher to be considered

Bachelor's degree with 5-8+ years of relevant experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience, or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Experience with diverse software and/or hardware testing methods throughout the development lifecycle

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and self-manage multiple project tasks

Proficiency with computer hardware and software systems, and the ability to validate proper implementation and functionality between various systems and interfaces

Experience translating requirements and user stories into functional test plans

Ability to use strong analytical skills to identify, characterize and isolate issues, and troubleshoot to present options for correcting those issues

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write well-articulated test plans and facilitate product demonstrations

Ability to articulate and document defects in a timely manner and collaborate with the development team and management to prioritize bugs until resolution

Preferred Qualifications:

An active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

Proficiency with writing custom automation scripts using a programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, etc.)

Experience with testing mobile applications on Android devices

Experience with agile management software (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.)

Experience with test automation to include design, development, and debugging of tests

Experience with test automation tools (e.g., SmartBear TestComplete) and frameworks

Experience with installing virtual machines

Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies

Familiarity with computer security measures

Proficiency with UNIX command lines

Self-starter with the ability to pick up and learn new products with little supervision as well as provide leadership on assigned projects

Ability to provide testing best practices to other team members

Experience with providing test estimation to management and project teams

REQNUMBER: 2611146

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability