Automated Tester Engineer - TS/SCI

Job description

Automated Test Engineer – TS/S CI Xcelerate Solutions has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI Automated Test Engineer to play a critical role with the design, engineering, development and deployment of software supporting DIA-National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC) under our 10-year DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. You will have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. You will play a key role with the testing and deployment of Leidos designed, developed and deployed DoD-wide applications. While the work is primarily conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry. Clearance: TS/SCI Location: Bethesda, MD Responsibilities: Design test strategies, test plans, and test cases from requirements, design documents and specifications for testing across different platforms and with an emphasis on manual testing. Automate test cases using Selenium WebDriver Estimate test case writing and execution effort and keeping track of own progress. Test case authoring and holding test case reviews with stakeholders. Execution of test cases including functional, smoke, regression, and integration tests. Reporting, tracking, validating, and closing defects. Recording test results and reporting them. Participation in daily scrum meetings. Participate in system design sessions to provide input on testability of new features. Support our processes by keeping track and gathering metrics on all testing activities. 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 About Xcelerate Solutions: Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions () is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers ! Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.