Automated Tester Engineer - TS/SCI

Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection.

Using metrics in quantitative project management concept to identify areas for improvement.

Providing innovative solutions for more efficient testing strategy.

Minimum Requirements:

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience with 8+ years in software development, release management, or operations management or related field.

Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.

Experience with Selenium WebDriver

Experience with Git or similar software

Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle and Agile-Scrum development methodology

Experience with API and endpoint testing

Experience with Continuous Integration pipeline

Experience in drafting test plans and test cases

Experience in using test management tools

Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities.

Ability to work well/collaborate with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience as well as working within a team environment; Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualification:

Familiarity with both Automated and Manual testing techniques

Experience with big data applications

Technical degree and/or certifications

Experience with Elastic Search and experience with writing and executing backend tests using Kibana

Scaled Agile Framework certification (SAFe Agilist or other)

Familiarity with GitFlow development model

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