Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

OverviewAs a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering quality assurance services to support application, cloud, and data systems development. We are looking for candidates with 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance and test automation practices within an Agile/DevSecOps work environmentContributionsResponsibilitiesUnderstand the needs of stakeholders and conveying requirements to development teams Collaborate with product design teams to determine testing parameters and acceptance criteria Write comprehensive test plans, create test cases, develop test procedures, document bug reports, and produce final QA reports for products Manage test data architecture definition and coordinate test data requests Develop automated testing scripts with consideration for parallelization and idempotency Integrate test automation including performance, security, and functional tests into CI/CD pipelines Execute testing and examination of code written by others and analyze results, including three or more of the following: Data validation testing Functional testing Performance and load testing Usability testing Accessibility (Section 508) testing Develop automated testing scripts considering parallelization and idempotency Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats Working with software developers and software engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended Document as-is state of the environment, perform gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement of services provided Present regular status updates and provide cross-training to other DevOps team members Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members QualificationsRequiredAbility to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance Bachelors Degree and 10 years of experience (7 must be relevant)3 Years of Experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket 3 Years of Experience with one or more programming or scripting languages 7 Years of application DevSecOps Experience with actual/active development experience in an Agile environment Experience utilizing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes 3 Years of Experience implementing test automation, using tools such as Selenium, Appium, Soap UI, RestAssured, Postman Experience integrating test automation including performance, security, and functional tests into CI/CD Pipelines Experience with performance and load testing Experience in one or more cloud computing environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, or GCP) PreferredCertifications: CAST (Certified Associate in Software Testing) International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certification Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, etc.) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills Experience with behavior-driven development (BDD) and test-driven development (TDD) methodologies About steampunkSteampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. Identity StatementAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit .We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program. Job SummaryJob ID: 8062Clearance Requirement: Public Trust