Automated Test Engineer

Leidos•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an Automated Tester for a technical development program supporting Entitlement Programs, IdAM/ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes, and Digital Policy Management. The Test Engineer will support the testing of access control systems for a government customer, ensuring the secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of IT systems. The role involves defining, documenting, analyzing, performing, and interpreting tests for processes, functions, system integration, and user acceptance testing. This includes creating automated test scripts, coordinating with the development team, and documenting test outcomes. The position also requires investigating and resolving operational problems, providing technical support, and participating in quality control and reliability programs.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Master's degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience, or additional years of experience in lieu of degree
Experience with Katalon or equivalent
Experience with test automation methodologies such as Selenium or Katalon
Understanding and experience in the complete life cycle of software systems
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Strong, effective, and professional communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience working within matrixed teams
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work without close supervision
Ability to take initiative in troubleshooting; creative in determining approach or action to take in non-routine situations

Nice To Haves

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Sciences
Advanced degree
Experience with database migration tools such as Flyway
Experience supporting COTS platforms
Experience working with / handling Highly Sensitive Data
Experience conducting unit testing of software modifications
Experience with SecDevOps
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
FIP

Responsibilities

Work with design engineers, production personnel, customers, and other stakeholders to identify and develop verification methods for system, subsystem, and component level requirements
Investigate problems referred by customer support
Plan, manage, and track project test efforts
Evaluate and develop detailed test plans, procedures, and reports
Oversee and perform testing in a DevOps environment
Support testing after each deployment
Work with automated testing techniques
Oversee and perform test reporting
Interact directly with customers, teammates, and functional peer groups (Includes UAT)
Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members.