Automated Test Engineer

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 139,100 - 251,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Automated Tester in Chantilly, Virginia for a significant technical development program. The successful candidate will work on testing access control systems, develop test plans and procedures, and utilize automated testing methodologies such as Selenium and Katalon. Qualifications include a Master’s degree and 15+ years of experience, along with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. The pay range for this position is between $139,100 and $251,450 annually.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• 15+ years of relevant experience may substitute a Master's degree.
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting in non-routine situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop verification methods for system level requirements.
• Plan and manage testing efforts in a DevOps environment.
• Evaluate and develop test plans, procedures, and reports.

Skills

Katalon or equivalent

Test automation methodologies such as Selenium

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Experience in software system lifecycle

Education

Master's degree

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Database migration tools like Flyway

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking an Automated Tester for a 200+ FTE technical development program supporting the Sponsor’s Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM /ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management. The Test Engineer will support the test of access control systems for a government customer. The successful candidate will support continuity of our customer’s mission by helping ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of IT systems.

The Automated Tester defines, documents, analyzes, performs, and interprets tests for processes, functions, system integration, and user acceptance testing including test units, processes, and functions. Conducts system integration tests and user acceptance testing, creates automated test scripts, and coordinates with the development team to perform tests. Documents the successes and failures of all executed test procedures. Investigates and resolves operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel. Provides technical support and advice to other engineering groups. Participates in the development, maintenance, and refinement of quality control and reliability programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with design engineers, production personnel, customers, and other stakeholders to identify and develop verification methods for system, subsystem, and component level requirements
• Investigate problems referred by customer support
• Plan, manage, and track project test efforts
• Evaluate and develop detailed test plans, procedures, and reports
• Oversee and perform testing in a DevOps environment
• Support testing after each deployment
• Work with automated testing techniques
• Oversee and perform test reporting * Interact directly with customers, teammates, and functional peer groups (Includes UAT)
• Communicates with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Master's degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• Has experience with Katalon or equivalent
• Experience with test automation methodologies such as Selenium or Katalon
• Understanding and experience in the complete life cycle of software systems
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong, effective, and professional communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience working within matrixed teams
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work without close supervision
• Ability to take initiative in troubleshooting; creative in determining approach or action to take in non-routine situations

Desired Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Sciences
• Advanced degree
• Experience with database migration tools such as Flyway
• Experience supporting COTS platforms
• Experience working with / handling Highly Sensitive Data
• Experience conducting unit testing of software modifications
• Experience with SecDevOps
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Pay Range

Pay Range: $139,100.00 - $251,450.00

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.