Senior (Integration & Test) Software Engineer

PlanIT Group•Merrifield, VA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

PlanIT Group is seeking a Senior (Integration & Test) Software Engineer to support our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate will have Knowledge of Application Integration testing. Strong knowledge of ALM product suite (ALM and UFT). Ability to create test plans based on functional / Technical specs. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and management tools such as VersionOne. Knowledge of and experience in an IT Service management System (preferably ServiceNow) and ITIL processes. Seeking a highly specialized in one or more phase of software engineering and development. Acts independently under general direction. Advises technical personnel on the conceptualization, development, and implementation of a broad range of information systems issues, including hardware/software integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management. Plans strategies for improvement of information systems and services. Communicates current innovations and trends in information systems development to technical staff. Prepares justification for selection of new technology. May serve as the chief architect for complex information systems development. Designs and develops proposed solutions to business problems and client requirements. Performs high-level system analysis and directs technical strategy for accomplishing new objectives. Maintains knowledge of current systems and system development actions and analyzes for data redundancies and system/program overlap. Responsible for task completion. Performs formal software testing activities for complex software applications. Reviews user requirements documentation; assists in development of test plan; develops test data to be used in performing tests; and transforms test plans into test scripts. Ensures proper execution of test scripts and documentation of test results in tracking systems. Analyses test results, documents conclusions, and makes recommendations that are fully supported by test results. Analyses test results, documents conclusions, and makes recommendations that are fully supported by test results. Performs all functional duties independently. Works on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of assigned program(s). Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Requirements

A minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience in business analysis, software development and/or related field.
Working knowledge of one or more of the following skillsets: ASP.Net, SQL, PL/SQL, Automated Testing Tools (Selenium, QTP, UFT, Sprinter), Performance Testing Tools (e.g., Performance Center), Dev Ops, XML, JSON, Oracle, SQL Server, Restful web services, Micro Strategy, Microsoft Cloud Technology, Load Testing, Capacity Testing, Web and Mobile Technologies, MS Office Suite
Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program.
Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
Extensive knowledge of and experience in software development and testing, preferably using different methodologies and lifecycles (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, etc.).
Extensive experience evaluating software designs against business and technical requirements to ensure correctness.
General familiarity and experience with project management methodologies/disciplines, especially in the areas of scope, cost, and schedule management.
Extensive experience leading small teams and/or technical projects in the successful completion of assigned goals/objectives.
Extensive experience writing and reviewing a broad range of technical documentation, especially technical specifications, Test Scripts, and design documents.
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)

Nice To Haves

A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline is preferred.
Knowledge of Application Integration testing
Strong knowledge of ALM product suite (ALM and UFT)
Ability to create test plans based on functional / Technical specs
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and management tools such as VersionOne.
Knowledge of and experience in an IT Service management System (preferably ServiceNow) and ITIL processes

Responsibilities

Acts independently under general direction.
Advises technical personnel on the conceptualization, development, and implementation of a broad range of information systems issues, including hardware/software integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms.
Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management.
Plans strategies for improvement of information systems and services.
Communicates current innovations and trends in information systems development to technical staff.
Prepares justification for selection of new technology.
May serve as the chief architect for complex information systems development.
Designs and develops proposed solutions to business problems and client requirements.
Performs high-level system analysis and directs technical strategy for accomplishing new objectives.
Maintains knowledge of current systems and system development actions and analyzes for data redundancies and system/program overlap.
Responsible for task completion.
Performs formal software testing activities for complex software applications.
Reviews user requirements documentation; assists in development of test plan; develops test data to be used in performing tests; and transforms test plans into test scripts.
Ensures proper execution of test scripts and documentation of test results in tracking systems.
Analyses test results, documents conclusions, and makes recommendations that are fully supported by test results.
Performs all functional duties independently.
Works on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of assigned program(s).
Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel.
Must be willing to travel (50%)