Sr. Principal Test Engineer

CC Pace Systems • Vienna, VA

6h

About The Position

As a Senior Principal Test Engineer, you will perform, document, and lead large test teams in executing integration, regression, and functional testing of the most complex and highly integrated systems. You'll ensure compliance with system requirements and use cases by following established test practices and policies while utilizing approved testing tools. In this role, you will write highly complex test plans using expert level technical knowledge related to testing. You'll conduct analysis of functional and technical requirements, create and edit test cases for new or modified systems, detect and document defects/bugs identified during testing, and recommend prioritization for solutions. You'll serve as a mentor for peers on complex testing processes and independently create, run, and troubleshoot test automation scripts for complex systems under test.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or equivalent combination of education, training or experience
• 15+ years of experience in technology testing
• Broad expertise in specialization and complete understanding of related disciplines
• Expert technical skills working with various software programs
• Expert knowledge of testing tools
• Working knowledge of various database types and SQL skills required to query test related databases
• Expert knowledge of Test System Management tools including Azure Boards, Azure Test Plans, and Micro Focus ALM
• Expert knowledge of Microfocus test automation framework components including Micro Focus UFT, BlueZone, and the development and maintenance of test parameter files
• Basic knowledge of VBScript and/or Java programming languages
• Advanced knowledge of Test Automation Low Code Framework components including Gherkin, Cucumber, web element locators, xpath, HTML, CSS, Git version control, Selenium, and Azure Pipelines
• Advanced knowledge of API testing using Postman Pro
• Expert knowledge of systems and environments including mainframe, on-premise, and cloud hosted applications
• Expert research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Expert written and verbal communication skills
• Expert knowledge of testing processes, including creating a test plan and opening bugs
• Ability to handle fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines
• Extensive experience working in cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Expert knowledge and experience following Systems Development Life Cycles
• Expert organizational, planning and time management skills
• Expert skill communicating with all levels within an organization
• Expert skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Expert skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely
• Expert skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
• Extensive experience working in an IT environment

Nice To Haves

• ISTQB Foundation level certification (CTFL)
• DevOps Institute DevOps Foundation (DOFD) certification
• ISTQB Advance level certifications (e.g., Agile Tester, Test Analyst, Test Manager)
• ISTQB Test Automation Engineer
• Azure DevOps AZ-900
• Scaled Agile Framework - Leading SAFe

Responsibilities

• Create Test Plan documents for the most complex systems utilizing our client's Test Standards and templates
• Perform analysis and interpret results, present recommendations, potential alternatives, risks, and downstream impacts for the most complex systems
• Ensure clear, concise, and expert communication including progress reports, test case or plan documentation, root-cause defect reporting, risks, blockers, etc.
• Coordinate and perform testing of the most complex systems during the System Integration Testing phase
• Participate in complex System Development Life Cycle activities utilizing SAFe Agile best practices and methodologies
• Participate in sizing and estimation for complex projects and changes
• Serve as subject matter expert and mentor to peers
• Create and/or update manual test cases and scripts within approved test tools for complex systems
• Build highly complex test cases with automation in mind by following established test management standards and best practices
• Execute existing highly complex automated test scripts
• Update complex automation test cases while troubleshooting errors
• Create automation parameterization files using UFT or Java-based frameworks; update as needed when troubleshooting errors
• Utilize xpath tools to troubleshoot web element issues
• Independently develop test automation using our client's DevSecOps Test Automation Low Code Framework
• Develop test automation that meets audit traceability requirements by integrating required test artifacts into Azure DevOps and complying with DevSecOps CI/CD standards
• Create all required documentation (test results, knowledge articles, sign-off, etc.) following established Testing Standards, tools and templates
• Document defects/bugs and follow established defect/bug lifecycle procedures and policies
• Perform advanced root cause analysis for identified defects/bugs, provide detailed documentation and insights to developers
• Collaborate with peers, developers, business partners and all stakeholders to ensure business needs are communicated, documented, and satisfied
• Analyze changes in policies, procedures, and products; determine downstream impacts on testing
• Identify process, data or technology improvement opportunities and provide recommendations including risk considerations
• Provide recommendations related to testing practices to facilitate process optimization
• Participate in project and product team meetings, collaborating while maintaining focus on goals and objectives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior