Mid-Level Software Test Engineer
$66,000–$106,000 year
On-siteLanham, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Conduct functional and integration testing of programs in IBM mainframe, client/server, or cloud environments using test automation tools to validate requirements. Proactively identify use cases for automation, construct test cases with predetermined results, and execute scripts to verify program functionality and interfaces. Review output to determine if results fulfill established requirements, notifying programmers of errors, omissions, or inconsistencies verbally and in writing. Coordinate test activities and work assignments with project stakeholders to ensure timely completion, while training other contractors or government personnel on automated testing tools. Execute daily responsibilities with initiative, adapting rapidly to new concepts and technologies across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of experience
- Masters degree
- 3 years of experience
- Associates degree
- 7 years of experience
- High School diploma/equivalent
- 9 years of experience
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)
- at least three years of continuous U.S. residency
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearance
- Extensive software testing experience
- Proficient in testing practices within multi-methodology environments
- Must have knowledge and experience working with and supporting the development of an overall
- Must have experience preparing comprehensive reports on testing progress/issues and remedial action
- Hands-on experience with Jira and Xray
- familiarity with Atlassian products
- version control
- collaborative software such as GitHub
- Experience using test automation tools such as Selenium
- Experience using test automation tools such as UiPath
- Experience using test automation tools such as QTP
- Experience using test automation tools such as HP-UFT
- Experience using test automation tools such as Rational Functional Teste
Desired Qualifications
- Current active IRS MBI Clearance strongly preferred
- Experience working with the federal government
- Knowledge of current IRS tax administration software applications
- Experience with IBM Mainframe or Unisys Mainframe applications and operations
- Market knowledge of various classes of test automation tools, including low code/code free automated testing tools
- Exposure to wide automation concepts, framework & best practices from industry in automating mainframe and web applications
- Demonstrated experience in designing & implementing customized test automation frameworks
- Hands on experience with technology standards such as: Java, Service Oriented Architecture/Web Services, SQL, XML, Agile Testing Methodology and the ability to proactively respond to emerging technology trends
- Utilization of Test Tools such as: Jmeter, Junit, Parasoft – LoadTest, Selenium Automated Testing, SOAPUI (free version), INFOConnect, Pegasus, UiPath
- Deep understanding of: Databricks platform, Medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) and PySpark dataframes
- Familiarity with Accessibility Tools such as: Freedom Scientific JAWS; ZoomText; Dragon Naturally Speaking
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