Senior Test Engineer

Caci; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join our engineering team supporting critical defense programs. You will work with software engineers, develop and execute test scenarios, and build automation to streamline testing across diverse systems.

This role requires a Bachelor's in CS or CE and at least 6 years of software development experience, strong Linux and scripting skills, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Minimum 6+ years of relevant work experience in software development.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with software engineers and project leads.
• Analyze requirements and technical documents, and respond to the team with questions and insights.
• Construct test scenarios, test cases, and detailed procedures and verifications, connecting these with requirements and driving more testable code.
• Execute tests and report results.
• Understand, build, and document environments needed for testing.
• Research, design, and build automation to streamline various testing needs.
• Work on small teams in an agile software development life cycle to develop, maintain, and enhance diverse software systems.
• Refine and enhance existing test cases and applications to best meet requirement verification and improve operational performance.
• Apply system level knowledge (software, OS, and hardware) and tools to diagnose and describe issues.

Skills

US Citizenship or ability to obtain

Security Clearance (ability to obtain)

Linux debugging tools

Scripting (bash, Python)

Distributed systems

Test engineering methods

Automation tooling

API testing (REST/JSON)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Linux

Git

Job description

Job Title: Senior Test EngineerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *

The Opportunity:

• Work on various programs dedicated to supporting the war fighter.
• Contribute to and improve engineering processes
• Develop and maintain user and administrative documentation to meet customer contract requirements
• Understand the software life-cycle management and tools
• Travel onsite to periodically test operational systems and updates

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with software engineers and project leads
• Analyze requirements and technical documents, and respond to the team with questions and insights
• Construct test scenarios, test cases, and detailed procedures and verifications, connecting these with requirements and driving more testable code
• Execute tests and report results
• Understand, build, and document environments needed for testing
• Research, design, and build automation to streamline various testing needs
• Work on small teams in an agile software development life cycle to develop, maintain, and enhance diverse software systems
• Refine and enhance existing test cases and applications to best meet requirement verification and improve operational performance
• Apply system level knowledge (software, OS, and hardware) and tools to diagnose and describe issues

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Minimum 6+ years of relevant work experience in software development

Required Skills

• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to acquire Security Clearance
• Use of AWS, Kubernetes deployments, or other container technology like Docker
• Use and experience of Linux debugging and diagnostic tools
• Scripting experience in bash, python, or other relevant language
• Understanding of distributed systems and networking
• Dedication to Test Engineering methods and techniques
• Understanding of software, automation, and tools
• Familiar with basic concepts of API testing and associated technologies (rest, json, etc.)

Desired:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Demonstrable experience with source control (git)
• Familiarity with one or more non-UI test automation frameworks
• Experience developing automation in an Agile team (scrum, kanban)
• Demonstrable experience with UI automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress or similar)
• Competency in one or more OO languages (Python, Java)
• Understanding of Linux security and auditing
• Knowledge of compiled languages
• Familiar with continuous integration tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Bamboo or similar)
• Familiar with server hardware administration and maintenance (RAID, PCIe, IPMI)
• Basic competency with relational databases (mysql, postres)

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$82,700 - 173,900 USD CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.