Mid-Level Software Test Engineer

Peraton•Lanham, MD

6d•$80,000 - $128,000

About The Position

As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level Software Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate is a versatile and driven professional who can quickly adapt to and support diverse testing projects across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies. This position is in Lanham, Maryland. What will you do: Conduct functional and/or integration testing of multiple programs in an IBM mainframe or client/server environment. Proactively identify use cases for test automation within supported projects. Use test automation tools to execute test scripts that validate functional, technical, and performance requirements. Use Government or Contractor-developed documentation to construct test cases with predetermined results and test data to verify program functionality and/or interfaces through assigned systems. Review output to determine whether the test results fulfill the established requirements, and if necessary, notify the responsible programmers, both verbally and in writing, of errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the programs and/or documentation. Coordinate test activities with project stakeholders. Coordinate work assignments to ensure timely and accurate completion of testing. Train other contractors or government personnel in use of automated testing tools. Execute daily testing responsibilities with initiative and self-motivation, demonstrating eagerness to learn new systems and domains. Adapt rapidly to new concepts and technologies, applying them effectively across ongoing and future testing efforts.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA OR 12 years of experience and a HS Diploma/Degree
Extensive software testing experience
Proficient in testing practices within multi-methodology environments
Must have knowledge and experience working with and supporting the development of an overall Plan and tailored test plans for each release
Must have experience preparing comprehensive reports on testing progress/issues and remedial action
Hands-on work with IBM Rational ELM suite including Rational Doors Next Generation (DNG) /Rational Requirements Composer (RRC), Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) and Engineering Test Management (ETM)
Experience using test automation tools including but not limited to: Selenium UiPath QTP HP-UFT Rational Functional Teste Other test automation tools
Familiarity with test management tools such as Xray for JIRA, version control and collaborative software such as GitHub, and work management software such as Atlassian.
Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green card holder- must have 3 or more US residency)
Must be able to obtain and maintain an MBI clearance

Nice To Haves

Current active IRS MBI Clearance strongly preferred
Experience working with the federal government
Knowledge of current IRS tax administration software applications
Experience with IBM Mainframe or Unisys Mainframe applications and operations
Market knowledge of various classes of test automation tools, including low code/code free automated testing tools
Exposure to wide automation concepts, framework & best practices from industry in automating mainframe and web applications
Demonstrated experience in designing & implementing customized test automation frameworks
Experience with the following skills will be considered a significant plus: Hands on experience with technology standards such as: Java, Service Oriented Architecture/Web Services, SQL, XML, Agile Testing Methodology and the ability to proactively respond to emerging technology trends
Utilization of Test Tools such as: IBM Rational Functional, Integration, Performance Tester, IBM Engineering Test Management, IBM Rational Test Virtualization Server, Jmeter, Junit, Parasoft – LoadTest, Selenium Automated Testing, SOAPUI (free version), INFOConnect, Pegasus, UiPath
Familiarity with Accessibility Tools such as: Freedom Scientific JAWS; ZoomText; Dragon Naturally Speaking

Responsibilities

Conduct functional and/or integration testing of multiple programs in an IBM mainframe or client/server environment.
Proactively identify use cases for test automation within supported projects.
Use test automation tools to execute test scripts that validate functional, technical, and performance requirements.
Use Government or Contractor-developed documentation to construct test cases with predetermined results and test data to verify program functionality and/or interfaces through assigned systems.
Review output to determine whether the test results fulfill the established requirements, and if necessary, notify the responsible programmers, both verbally and in writing, of errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the programs and/or documentation.
Coordinate test activities with project stakeholders.
Coordinate work assignments to ensure timely and accurate completion of testing.
Train other contractors or government personnel in use of automated testing tools.
Execute daily testing responsibilities with initiative and self-motivation, demonstrating eagerness to learn new systems and domains.
Adapt rapidly to new concepts and technologies, applying them effectively across ongoing and future testing efforts.