Principal Test Engineer

Principal Test Engineer Opportunity***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Principal Test Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level?Tired of being treated like a company drone? Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase, then dropped off on a remote contract and never seen or heard from the mothership again? Our engineers were certainly tired of the same.At GliaCell our slogan is "We make It happen". We will immerse you in the latest technologies. We will develop and support your own personalized training program to continue your individual growth. We will provide you with work that matters with our mission focused customers, and surround you with a family of brilliant engineers.Culture isn't something you need to talk about…if it just exists. If this sounds interesting to you, then we'd like to have a discussion regarding your next adventure! If you want to be a drone, this isn't the place for you.GliaCell Technologies focuses on Software & System Engineering in Enterprise and Cyber Security solution spaces. We excel at delivering stable and reliable software solutions using Agile Software Development principles. These provide us the capability to deliver a quick turn-around using interactive applications and the integration of industry standard software stacks.GliaCell's Enterprise capabilities include Full-Stack Application Development, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and DevOps Containerization. We also provide customer solutions in the areas of CND, CNE, and CNO by providing our customers with assessments and solutions in Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Exposure, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Preventing Advanced Persistent Threat.We Offer:Long term job securityCompetitive salaries & bonus opportunitiesChallenging work you are passionate aboutAbility to work with some amazingly talented peopleJob Description:GliaCell is seeking a Principal Test Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems to a large government contract.Responsibilities:You will design and implement automated tests for web applications. Ideal candidate will have experience with automated and manual testing.Key Requirements:To be considered for this position you must have the following:Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.Professional/Education experience: Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.U.S. Citizenship.Works well independently as well as on a team.Strong communication skills.Qualifications:Understanding of how to construct Gherkin to capture the desired behavior of a systemAbility to develop and maintain automated test casesAbility to analyze and interpret test resultsAbility to identify, analyze, and resolve automation issuesAbility to occasionally perform manual test verificationAbility to participate in cross-disciplinary teamsStrong teamwork and communication skills for coordination with teammates in building automation frameworksDesired Skills:Knowledge of test automation tools or willingness to learn (e.g., Cucumber, Selenium)Experience writing tests in programming languages or willingness to learn (e.g., Python, Java)Understanding of web technologies or willingness to learn (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)Experience working with databases (e.g., SQL)Experience designing and implementing automated systems to perform software testingExperience identifying and replicating errors in automation scriptsExperience planning, executing, and analyzing test data to verify the performance and efficiency of systemLocation: Annapolis Junction, MDSalary Range: The salary range for this full-time position is $200,000 to $280,000. Our salary ranges are determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education and certifications. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across our projects. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred position during the hiring process. SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE.Benefits:CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and DependentsGuardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and DependentsUp to 25 Days of Paid Time OffUp to 40 hours of PTO Carryover11 Federal Government HolidaysWork From Home Opportunities401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus PotentialEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramAnnual Professional Development100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability InsurancesAdditional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage AvailableEmployee Assistance ProgramTravel Protection ProgramFinancial Planning AssistanceBereavement and Jury Duty LeaveMonthly Team and Family EventsTechnology BudgetGlobal EntryAnnual Swag BudgetTo apply for this position, respond to this job posting and attach an updated resume for us to review.GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.