Test Engineer

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Vienna, VA

4d•$115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Test Engineer with a TS security clearance to support Kadiak and its government customer in Vienna, Virginia. The role analyzes business requirements to develop and execute manual and automated test cases, validate functionality and code quality, and report test results. It also provides functional and automated testing of system application features and capabilities. The Test Engineer serves as a testing subject matter expert for complex software and hardware applications, supporting user requirements and Agile-Scrum development. The position designs and maintains testing methods, test scripts, and test architectures; evaluates and implements automated testing tools and strategies; and works with management and IT counterparts to maintain testing strategies aligned with organizational goals. The role collaborates with other test engineer contract staff on cross-training and knowledge sharing and advises the government on production implementation strategies, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

Requirements

Four years of relevant experience in software testing.
Ability to demonstrate experience working in an operational environment where priorities change frequently.
Ability to demonstrate expertise in information system design, including application programming on large-scale database management services and development of complex software to satisfy design objectives.
TS security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Analyze requirements and design test plans to prioritize testing activities for each iteration.
Provide testing expertise in support of user requirements for complex and highly complex software and hardware applications.
Write, implement, and report status for system test cases.
Develop, maintain, and execute manual and automated test scripts.
Analyze and document test results and recommend user story adjustments.
Perform validation after deployment dry runs.
Perform new functionality, regression, and load testing throughout the sprint cycle.
Validate proposed system architecture and run test procedures to ensure user stories are met.
Participate in cross-training and knowledge-sharing activities with other Test Engineer contract staff.
Serve as a subject matter expert on the organization’s testing software and methodologies.
Recommend production implementation strategies, advanced troubleshooting techniques, and root cause analysis approaches to the government.
Collaborate with management and IT counterparts to define, refine, and maintain testing strategies aligned with Agile-Scrum goals.
Design, develop, and maintain automated and manual testing methods to verify operational software is defect-free and meets design objectives.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies.
Use government-requested testing tools, including JIRA, QuickTest Professional, LoadRunner, and Selenium Tool Suite.
Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures for application products.