Software Test Engineer

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Test Engineer in the National Security Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team works in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations, Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence and Cryptographic Key Management. Join us and make a difference in National Security! Job Summary The Software Test Engineer will be part of a dynamic team working in an agile software development environment that is building a user application to run on mobile device form factors. The role requires proactive participation in both manual and automated testing of user interface and backend software implementations, ensuring the quality of software deliverables and contributing to test documentation. Primary Responsibilities Author and execute manual and automated test cases to ensure product requirements are met. Author and maintain tools, techniques, and practices for assuring the testing of the product. Participate in agile planning events, analysis and design events, and reviews. Ensure that quality checks and acceptance criteria are satisfied before code merges can occur. Ensure complete and timely reporting on bugs and test results. Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content. Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems. Write testing documentation and help finalize all system and software documentation CDRLs for the program. Familiarity working on programs using the Agile Scrum methodology. What you will like about this position Being part of an amazing team of professionals all passionate about the vision of the product and the positive impact it provides to our many customers. Implementing a wide variety of technologies and the use of powerful industry-standard development tools and practices. Required Qualifications Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance. Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4-8 years of related experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree. At least 5 years of experience in software testing and/or software development. Experience with a scripting language: Python, JavaScript, and related others. Experience with implementing regression testing for software. Experience performing “illity” testing, especially performance testing. Familiarity and/or experience using automated test tools on software projects. The ability to communicate effectively with both Product Owners and software developers. Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies. DoD 8570 approved security certification (e.g., Security +, CISSP, etc.) (Will be required 90 days after hire). Preferred Qualifications Ability to quickly become proficient in new tools/technologies. Ability to identify efficiencies and process improvements between the development and testing disciplines. Experience in Agile development methodologies. Experience with a version control system (e.g., Git, SVN). Experience with an issue/problem tracking system (e.g., VersionOne, Jira). Experience with continuous integration environments (e.g., Jenkins). Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint). Desired Skills Agile certification. Knowledge of DevOps practices. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00. Compensation reflects responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and internal equity. Benefits include paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, technical upskilling, education and training support, parental paid leave, and health and wellness programs. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr