Software Engineer - Level 2 (Testing Focus)

Software Engineer (Level 2)Pay Rate Range: $90 - $104.22/hr. on W2. This is an on-site position in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment requiring a TS/SCI clearance with an active Full Scope Polygraph prior to consideration - no exceptions.Position Overview:We are seeking two cleared Software Engineers (Level 2) to support software development and full life cycle testing of mission systems on TTO4 within the FURIOUSRAPTOR program at Columbia, MD / Annapolis Junction, MD. This is an on-site position in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment requiring a TS/SCI clearance with an active Full Scope Polygraph prior to consideration - no exceptions. The selected engineers will be Software Engineers performing as Software Test Engineers on a development team.Required experience supports software development and full life cycle testing of mission systems including the design, development, and maintenance of test plans, cases, and processes; the creation and maintenance of test environments and automated test capabilities; the performance of Integration & Testing (I&T) and Acceptance Testing; and the reporting and tracking of problems through their resolution.Working knowledge of test automation using Python, performance/load/stress testing, data interface testing, user interface testing, security testing, code coverage tools, and systems integration testing is required. Experience related to the installation, configuration, management, and enhancement of software applications, LINUX systems, and connected network components is also required. This role works individually or as part of a team to review and test software components for adherence to design requirements, document test results, resolve software problem reports, and apply software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. The engineer also provides specific input to the software components of system design - including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, COTS/GOTS use in lieu of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. This is not a remote or hybrid position. All work is performed on-site within a SCIF at Columbia, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD.Key Responsibilities Software Test Engineering (Primary Focus on TTO4):Design, develop, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test processes for mission system software across the full software life cycleCreate and maintain test environments and automated test capabilities; develop and maintain test automation primarily in PythonPerform Integration & Testing (I&T) and Acceptance Testing of mission system components and end-to-end workflowsConduct performance, load, and stress testing; user interface testing; data interface testing; security testing; and systems integration testingApply code coverage tools and analyze results to drive test completeness and defect detectionReport and track software problems through resolution; document test results and contribute to defect triageSupport installation, configuration, management, and enhancement of software applications, LINUX systems, and connected network components in support of the test missionSoftware Design and Development:Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirementsDesign and code new software or modify existing software to add new featuresIntegrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environmentsModify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performanceDesign, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of designDevelop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standardsDesign or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraintsDesign or implement complex database or data repository interfaces and queries; develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositoriesDevelop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards; confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage, and work processes; and investigate problem areasConfer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfacesCoordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are metDebug existing software and correct defectsQuality, Documentation, and Process:Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software componentsWrite and review software and system documentationPerform quality control on team productsProvide and implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standardsTeam Leadership and Collaboration:Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on the projectOversee one or more software development teams as needed and ensure work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being usedParticipate in agile ceremonies, sprint planning, code reviews, and design reviews; collaborate with backend, frontend, infrastructure, and test engineering teamsQualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional Software Engineer experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.Experience: Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. At least six (6) years of that SWE experience must be in software testing (test plan/case/process design, test automation development, I&T, Acceptance Testing, performance/load/stress testing, security testing, or systems integration testing).Additional Required Qualifications:Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph - no exceptions; must be active prior to startOn-site availability at Columbia, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD in a SCIF environmentDemonstrated experience supporting software development and full life cycle testing of mission systemsHands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining test plans, cases, and processesHands-on experience creating and maintaining test environments and automated test capabilitiesTest automation development experience using PythonPerformance, load, and stress testing experienceData interface testing and user interface testing experienceSecurity testing experienceExperience with code coverage toolsSystems integration testing experienceExperience performing Integration & Testing (I&T) and Acceptance TestingExperience reporting and tracking software problems through resolution (e.g., JIRA or Git issue tracking)Experience with installation, configuration, management, and enhancement of software applications, LINUX/UNIX systems, and connected network componentsSoftware development experience in C, C++, or JavaScripting experience in PERL, Python, or BASHExperience with Agile software development practices