Enterprise - Software Test Engineer - Automation, Python

Erias Ventures; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Pay

401k with immediate vesting

Bonuses for business development

Professional development

Job summary

Erias Ventures is seeking a Software Test Engineer in the Columbia, MD area to join a technically strong and growth-oriented team. The role focuses on identifying defects, improving product quality, and collaborating across product, development, and DevOps teams.

The position requires a Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance. Relevant experience with test automation, performance, security testing, and multiple testing tools is expected. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in software test engineering including test automation, performance and security testing.
• Ability to collaborate with developers, PMs and DevOps to ensure quality throughout the software life cycle.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for software testing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and fix defects and improve product quality.
• Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate requirements into specs.
• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance software applications.
• Conduct thorough testing to ensure reliability, security, and performance.
• Automate deployment and monitoring processes with DevOps teams.
• Stay updated on trends and suggest new technologies to improve products.

Skills

Test automation

Performance testing

Security testing

UI testing

Code coverage

Systems integration

JIRA

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree substitution

Tools

JIRA

Git

JBuilder

Eclipse

ESB

CORBA

ICE

Job description

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

As a Software Test Engineer, you will work closely with software developers and program managers to identify and fix defects and improve the quality of the finished product. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain scalable and high-performance software applications using best practices and industry standards.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Conduct thorough testing of software applications to ensure reliability, security, and optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate software deployment and monitoring processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in software engineering and recommend new technologies and approaches to improve our software products.

Clearance

A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

Six (6) years of experience as a STE 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. A Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional Test Engineer experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a degree.

Required Skills

• Experience required to support Information Assurance: Quality Assurance: Nosetest, rcptt, Test automation development, performance/load/stress testing, User interface testing, Security testing, Code coverage tools, Systems integration testing, Data interface testing, Eclipse, ESB, CORBA, or ICE, JIRA or Git and JBuilder or Eclipse
• Experience required to support Information Technology: Software Test: C, C++, Java, or JavaScript, Python or BASH, Agile, Software Development and JIRA or Git.

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $145,000 - $175,000.

Wealth Benefits

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits

• Company subsidized Medical Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
• Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
• Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company Paid Professional Development and Training

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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