Software Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Chantilly, VA

10d•$99,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

Develops solution architecture (SA) and resolves complex issues in a variety of projects through the implementation of requirements analysis, expertise support, and project supervision. Applies specific functional knowledge with working and general industry knowledge. May develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with some guidance. May review or guide activities of more junior employees.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in software application testing
Experience in Linux/UNIX environments
Experience in designing, developing, and executing test plans and test cases with thorough documentation of results
Experience in regression, functional, smoke, and integration testing
Experience in testing both back-end systems and front-end user interfaces
Experience in identifying, documenting, and reporting functional and usability defects
Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and Agile and Scrum methodologies
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED
Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA Security, or GSEC Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in test case and defect management tools, including Zephyr, JIRA, and Confluence
Experience evaluating requirements and developing comprehensive test scenarios and procedures
Experience in cross-functional team environments and under tight deadlines
Experience with government contracting practices
Experience with scripting languages
Experience with application performance analysis and monitoring, including Elastic Stack, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats, Prometheus, and Grafana
Ability to effectively convey issues, project status, progress to technical teams and management, and collaborate in fast-paced settings
Possession of excellent organizational, planning, prioritization abilities, and analytical problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Possession of strong communication skills
Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Develops solution architecture (SA)
Resolves complex issues in a variety of projects through the implementation of requirements analysis, expertise support, and project supervision
Applies specific functional knowledge with working and general industry knowledge
Develops or contributes to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
Works independently with some guidance
Reviews or guides activities of more junior employees
Designing, developing, and executing test plans and test cases with thorough documentation of results
Identifying, documenting, and reporting functional and usability defects