Sr Software Test Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading the test team on one or more projects. Responsible for creating test strategies for software products across one or more projects. Determining conditions under which tests are to be conducted as well as sequences and phases of test operations. Directing and exercising control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests. Conferring with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems, such as product or systems malfunctions, incomplete test data, and data interpretations considering such factors as conditions under which test was conducted and instrumentation, procedures, and phase of test used to obtain and record data. Analyzing and interpreting test data and preparing technical reports for use by engineering and management personnel. Writing, implementing, and reporting status for system tests.

Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering and at least ten years work related experience OR a master's degree in software engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years' work related experience
• Experience working in AGILE Software Testing or AGILE Software Development methodologies
• Experience setting up Test Environments, Executing Manual Tests, and architecting test automation frameworks like Playwright, Cypress, Selenium Web Driver
• Experience with DevOps, including continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines
• Strong coding skills in JavaScript/TypeScript; experience with other programming languages such as C++ (17 or newer) and Python
• Experience analyzing test data and producing Risks and Defect Reports
• Strong background in Software and Hardware Integration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and be capable of conflict resolution in a team environment
• Leadership experience
• Candidate must possess a Secret clearance or be eligible to obtain one

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Atlassian Suite and GitLab
• Experience with Docker, Podman, or similar containers
• Experience building and executing AGILE practices, including Scrum and Kanban Methodologies
• Experience producing Test Plans and Test Procedures; bonus for experience with software focused Test Plans and Test Procedures
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL
• Understanding of REST API testing and experience with tools such as Postman
• Strong understanding of the Linux Operating System
• Experience with system testing of radars or emitters

Responsibilities

• Leading the test team on one or more projects
• Creating test strategies for software products across one or more projects
• Determining conditions under which tests are to be conducted as well as sequences and phases of test operations
• Directing and exercising control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests
• Conferring with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems, such as product or systems malfunctions, incomplete test data, and data interpretations
• Analyzing and interpreting test data and preparing technical reports for use by engineering and management personnel
• Writing, implementing, and reporting status for system tests

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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