Test Engineer-4117249

TCG•Washington, DC

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

TCG, a B Corp government contractor, is seeking a Test Engineer for a high-profile project with a major Federal agency. The Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring quality assurance and testing across all phases and features of the software solution. This includes leading test preparation, manual testing, implementing and maintaining automated testing, and collaborating with the team and product owners on issue triaging. The role requires initiative and leadership in a fast-paced environment, with occasional onsite presence required in downtown Washington DC. The ideal candidate will live within commuting distance of Washington DC. US Citizenship is required, and the selected applicant must pass a government background investigation.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years of related work experience
4+ years experience developing test plans, test cases, and test scripts
3+ years experience with test automation tools (Telerik preferred, but comparable technologies accepted)
Demonstrated experience establishing quality assurance processes and standards in an Agile environment
Client-ready communication skills and a consultative mindset
Demonstrated initiative in planning work, collaborating with others, and supporting process improvement
Experience collaborating with developers and analysts to define system needs
The ability to prioritize and organize efforts in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to write clear and professional technical documentation
Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
US Citizenship is required
Must submit to and favorably adjudicate a government background investigation

Nice To Haves

Experience with writing API/backend unit tests, preferably in C# and Javascript
Experience establishing, managing, and maintaining a unit test framework (e.g. Jest, Cypress, NUnit)
Experience with SQL and JSON
Experience using and working with open source tools
CTFL - ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
Hands-on experience with Jira

Responsibilities

Lead the creation of test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both manual and automated testing
Using test plans and test cases, executing manual tests on in-flight development work to identify potential bugs and issues
Adapting manual tests into automated regression scripts in the Telerik test suite
Support the team in developing appropriate automated testing scripts for the API and backend
As part of sprint planning, working with the Scrum Master, Business Analysts, Developers, and Product Owner to help define acceptance criteria, definition of done, technical implementation, and potential edge cases as it results to quality assurance activities
Communicate clearly and collaboratively with the team and Product Owner to ensure the system fulfills business requirements and all issues are resolved successfully
Utilize knowledge of quality assurance practices in an Agile environment to appropriately balance quality and speed
Support growth initiatives through knowledge sharing and acquiring relevant certifications
Other duties as assigned