Test Engineer

Overview Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security! Role Job Description As a Test Engineer on this program, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and execute automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications and services in a Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery Pipeline within a commercial cloud environment. You will play a crucial role in the software development lifecycle, aiming to streamline testing processes, reduce defects, and accelerate software releases. Responsibilities Participate in program Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, increment planning) to support innovation and enhancement of custom applications through iteration/functionality testing within a commercial cloud environment. Participate and collaborate with team members to assess StoryPoint/complexity efforts (using best practices) to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria Collaborate with team members (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Software Developers) to develop test approaches with emphasis on automation of recurring/regression test cases through selected toolsets Develop automated test cases using knowledge of custom Applications through designated GUI/COTS products (ex: Selenium and Katalon Studio) Leverage DevOps practices to ensure repeatability and Configuration Management of test cases/scripts are maintained and continuously improved Develop and document end-to-end functionality test case narratives using task management system (JIRA/Confluence) and support performance testing/evaluation activities using tools such as Jmeter Basic Qualifications Experience in software quality assurance with a significant focus on automation testing. Experience with creation, authoring, execution and documentation of test cases/result sets for software products in an agile cadence Hands-on experience in designing and implementing robust automation frameworks using tools like Selenium or Katalon Studio Strong programming skills in languages such as Java or Python enabling the ability to write efficient and scalable test scripts. Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub) and their integration with automated tests. Direct experience with software performance testing practices Experience working/testing within Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex: AWS) and DevOps tools, and working in a SAFe Agile and DevOps development environment Demonstrated ability to work within collaborative environment to execute test cases complimentary to development efforts BS degree with 4 or more years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 2 or more years of prior relevant experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree Candidate must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with Katalon Studio and Katalon Runtime Engine Direct experience with AWS environments At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.” If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairygodboss