Job#: 2047466Job Description:The Opportunity:Our Client is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join their test team. You
will work in a fast-paced environment providing quality assurance through the
writing and execution of manual and automated regression tests. You will be
supporting developers by testing new software as it is completed and
supporting our customers directly with troubleshooting support. You will also
help ensure our products are providing the reliable performance that our
customers require.We work directly with operational users to design, develop, and maintain
capabilities that empower analysts to manage and fuse data from multiple
sources of intelligence, allowing them to assess, monitor and alert on
intelligence in direct support of vital national security missions. Clients
software platform is developed and deployed on AWS cloud environments. We are
literally changing the state of the art of analysis tools. You can expect to
work with highly motivated teammates that will support you, encourage you,
and will expect reciprocal action on your part. This environment provides an
unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to: learn how to utilize our
software from an end-user perspective; write and run automated front-end
regression tests; write and perform manual regression testing procedures;
document test performance, bugs, and design inefficiencies in the
software; assist developers in creating realistic testing scenarios.
Qualifications:
Required:Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance and a polygraph preferred
2+ years of related work experience in software test engineering (hiring
for various levels)
Test engineering experience in a government contracting environment
Experience with aspects of software development: infrastructure, design,
development, test/QA, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
Organized and capable of documenting existing test capabilities, test
performance, and test needs
Team player - support, back-up and collaborate with other testers,
developers, and associated operations integration team
Strong communication - clear, concise, collaborative,
well-spoken/written, capable of remaining calm while discussing difficult
issues with customers and employees
Self-motivated to explore new and better ways of improving our test
performance and coverage
Security+ Certification; or obtained within the first six (6) months
of employment
Experience writing and running automated back-end testsDesired:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience with Agile methodologies and working on an Agile development
program
Experience with test automation frameworks
Comfortable in Linux and Windows
Experience with command/line scripting, such as Bash
Any experience in these areas: AWS (Amazon Web Services),
Docker/Kubernetes, Document-Oriented Data Stores (i.e. Elasticsearch,
Solr), Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and OGC WMS/WFS,
Javascript, HTML5, CSS, and RESTful APIs, Git
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits,
including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other
insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer
an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows
you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match
after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on
the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with
up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and
other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an
on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a
library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have
6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to
associations tha include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer
service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits
and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a
full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within
our Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.#clearance #clearedEEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow
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