Software Developer in Test- JAVA

Federal Hill Consulting; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Hill Consulting, based in Rockville, Maryland, is seeking experienced Mid and Senior Software Developers in Test to join an elite Financial Firm. The role involves developing automation solutions and ensuring the quality of software products throughout the development life cycle.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in software development or test automation. This position will primarily be office-based, with potential for occasional travel and extended hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cumulative experience in software development and/or test automation.
• Good understanding of testing processes and methodologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation code and execute software testing components.
• Assist in developing test strategies and test plans.
• Execute and create load and performance test solutions.

Skills

Test automation

Java

C++

C#

Ruby

SQL

Unix/Linux

APIs

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Maven

Ant

HTML

JSON

Web Services

Job description

Federal Hill Consulting LLC (FHC), a certified HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Women‑Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), provides IT Staffing, Consulting and Project Solutions to the federal government, state governments, non‑profit organizations, corporations and systems integrators. FHC's primary focus is implementing IT resources in the areas of Cyber Security, Development Services, Integration and Operation Services, Project and Program Management, and Data Management.

FHC was built around the core values of People, Service and Commitment. We provide exceptionally skilled and qualified IT professionals. We pledge to provide first‑class service beyond expectations. We are fully committed to helping our clients and employees achieve their goals. Your success is our success!

Federal Hill Consulting is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Job Description

Federal Hill Consulting has partnered with an elite Financial Firm to build a team of Mid and Senior Software Developers in Test. Each Senior SDET will be a part of a small team of 2‑4 testers.

Under general supervision, the Developer in Test assists in ensuring the quality of software products by developing and executing software testing components, developing automation solutions and working on improving overall quality of the product throughout the software development life cycle.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop automation code, scripts, utilities, simulators, data generators, API/Interface testing solutions and other programmatic test tools as required to execute tests.
• Involvement in automation architecture design.
• Assist in coming up with test strategies and test plans.
• Create and execute test cases based on test strategies and test plans.
• Participate in reviews of system architecture, code and design documents.
• Effectively communicate testing activities and findings in oral and written formats.
• Assist in identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Execute and create load and performance test solutions.
• Possess domain expertise in the project involved.
• Manual test execution.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering and 2+ years of cumulative experience in software development and/or test automation; or equivalent training and/or work experience.
• Good understanding and application of algorithms to test solutions.
• Experience with programming in Java (preferred), C++, C# or Ruby.
• Good understanding of testing processes, test types and testing methodologies.
• Understanding and experience with object‑oriented design.
• Experience with SQL and relational database design.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with the Unix/Linux environment.
• Good understanding of common development technologies (AJAX, J2EE/.NET, JavaScript, HTML, XML/XSL, JSON, Web Services (SOAP, REST), Maven/Ant, etc.).

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in an office environment.
• Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.