Automated Test Framework SWE, Senior

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security. Role Description: The Automated Test Framework Software Engineer will support the framework of automated tests on multiple environments for a large complex enterprise system. Our agile development teams follow the Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) pattern, where developers are responsible for implementing robust testing leveraging DevOps automation and, where appropriate, the use of test automation commercial tools. Activities supporting this framework include developing, improving and maintaining the BDD framework. The Software Engineer will be responsible for DevOps-related activities both individually and as a member of an Agile team. She/he will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites and frameworks to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications; troubleshooting and debugging automated tests to identify root causes of failures and ensure test reliability; working closely and collaborating with development teams to identify testable requirements; implementing automated testing solutions and ensuring that the software is testable; writing and executing automated test scripts using various testing tools and frameworks; maintaining clear and concise documentation; tracking issues; managing VMs; and using CI/CD tools and basic system admin experience. The selected individual will actively participate in daily stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Program Increment (PI) Planning, and other related team activities. Required Skills and Qualifications: To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Must have demonstrated experience with Java, including development of unit tests. Must have experience working with Spring libraries, development IDEs (Integrated Development Environments), and working with CI/CD frameworks. Must have experience with software source control and configuration management tools. Must have experience working in Windows and/or Linux operating systems and experience working in a virtualized environment (managing VMs). If not located at the MD location, some short-duration travel may be required to support quarterly PI Planning sessions in MD. To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the requirements for one of the following skill levels: Senior: Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Expert: Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Subject Matter Expert (SME): Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Desired Skills and Qualifications: At least 8 years of relevant experience. Experience working with integration test framework. Basic Windows administration experience (i.e. Windows Registry Editor, Services, Task Scheduler, etc.). Experience with task automation such as PowerShell. Experience with knowledge management systems. Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD). Experience with the Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology, SAFe Agilest Certification, or experience as a member of an Agile team. Pay Rate: In compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $275,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland's requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy. About Navstar For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place. Benefits at Navstar Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave Employer Paid STD/LTD Employer Paid Life Insurance 401K plan and Employer Match Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs Professional Development Assistance EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Navstar Inc.