Functional Test Engineer

LT Consulting LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Virginia is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to create and execute comprehensive test plans for various applications. Responsibilities include coordinating testing efforts, developing test scenarios for web applications, and documenting results. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, possess an active TS/SCI clearance, and have extensive experience in Agile environments with tools like JIRA and Confluence. This role is crucial for ensuring applications meet quality standards prior to deployment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience interpreting requirements and translating them into test cases.
• Experience running Web Browser Debugging tools such as Firebug and IE Developer Tools.
• Experience testing applications with incorporated cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans for unit and integration testing.
• Maintain and update automated scripts and document test procedures.
• Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Experience with Web Browser Debugging tools

Experience in testing across different browsers

Experience developing test scenarios for web applications

Understanding of software testing methodologies

Experience in Agile environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SQL

Unix/Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Description

Seeking an experienced Test Engineer who can create and execute test plans, procedures and scenarios for unit, process, function, and system integration testing. The Test Engineer shall consult with the development and/or requirements team to coordinate and test applications. The Engineer shall participate in the full scope of applications testing. This includes recommending software for testing or bug tracking, installing and configuring environments for software testing as well as installing, maintaining and using software testing programs and providing support during software installation or configuration. Within this environment, the Engineer shall write detailed test plans, procedures and scenarios that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, usability, and software interfaces for new and existing systems. The Engineer shall also create and update automated scripts and document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards. The Engineer shall plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates. The Engineer shall document results of testing by using a bug tracking system, report defects to software developers, monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes, and conduct historical analyses of test results. Testing shall include: software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments; identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content; testing system modifications to prepare for implementation; identifying program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance; and performing initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source. The Engineer shall investigate customer problems referred by technical support and collaborate with others to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions. As part of the development team, the Engineer shall participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems; provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality; and participate in formal and informal reviews to determine quality. The Engineer shall be familiar with the cloud environment for new applications development or the transition of legacy applications to the cloud.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Demonstrated experience interpreting requirements and translating them into precise test cases and test scenarios
• Demonstrated experience in building test plans and strategies for accomplishing expected/desired results; monitoring and evaluating progress toward results
• Demonstrated experience with running Web Browser Debugging tools such as Firebug tool suite in Firefox and IE Developer Tools in Internet Explorer
• Demonstrated experience testing across different browsers and versions; specifically Microsoft Edge, Firefox and Chrome
• Experience developing test scenarios and procedures for web applications, APIs, and backend services
• Understanding of software testing methodologies, including unit, integration, regression, and performance testing
• Experience working in Agile environments using JIRA and Confluence

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience developing and maintaining reusable test scenarios and reporting dashboards
• Demonstrated experience working with SQL to assess the state of the data before and after test transactions are performed
• Demonstrated experience or familiarity with Unix/Linux commands
• Demonstrated experience testing applications with incorporated cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services
• Demonstrated experience explaining protocols, technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with load and performance testing tools (JMeter, k6, or Gatling)
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards
• Experience with containerized test environments (Docker, Kubernetes)