Software Test Engineer

Vectrus; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mission support is seeking a Software Tester to design, develop, and execute test cases for software applications. The role requires collaboration with developers and IT staff, managing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring software quality through rigorous testing. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and relevant experience in software testing and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in writing test procedures and developing test plans.
• Experience in functional, performance, and regression testing of software products.
• Active SECRET level security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual and automated test cases.
• Analyze and document software testing results.
• Collaborate in Agile scrum development process.

Skills

Test procedure writing

Functional testing

Performance testing

Regression testing

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

What you will do:

In this role you will provide support to Navy development programs and will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of manual and automated test cases for the software applications under development. You will frequently assist with the management and improvements to our software applications and will work with our software development team to ensure issues are resolved.

Responsibilities

• Review Software requirements and design and develop manual and automated test cases.
• Execute tests on software to ensure the quality of the product.
• Analyze, document, and report on all aspects of the software testing, including bugs, errors, usability, impact, and performance.
• Work with developers and IT staff to oversee code releases.
• Assist with the administration and management of CI/CD pipelines.
• Configure the DevOps environment, such as work tracking tools and source control management.
• Assist with the integration of other DevOps tools to support the software development process.
• Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
• Collaborate in an Agile scrum development process.
• Participate in project meetings including product grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and daily stand-ups.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education / Certifications :
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM related field.
  • Required Experience:
    • Three (3) years’ experience writing test procedures and developing test plans, configuring systems to accomplish testing, and drafting test reports and performance metrics.
    • Two (2) years’ experience writing and performing functional, performance, and regression testing of software products.
    • Two (2) years’ experience in developing and executing systems level tests for military hardware/software systems.
    • Two (2) years’ experience working in an Agile scrum development process.
    • Two (2) years’ experience using lifecycle management tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
    • Experience using Jira or another bug/issue tracking tool.
  • Preferred Experience :
    • Experience in developing and executing systems level tests for Navy electromagnetic spectrum software.
  • Clearance Requirement:
    • Active SECRET level security clearance.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education / Certifications :
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM related field.
  • Required Experience:
    • Three (3) years’ experience writing test procedures and developing test plans, configuring systems to accomplish testing, and drafting test reports and performance metrics.
    • Two (2) years’ experience writing and performing functional, performance, and regression testing of software products.
    • Two (2) years’ experience in developing and executing systems level tests for military hardware/software systems.
    • Two (2) years’ experience working in an Agile scrum development process.
    • Two (2) years’ experience using lifecycle management tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
    • Experience using Jira or another bug/issue tracking tool.
  • Preferred Experience :
    • Experience in developing and executing systems level tests for Navy electromagnetic spectrum software.
  • Clearance Requirement:
    • Active SECRET level security clearance.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

• Review Software requirements and design and develop manual and automated test cases.
• Execute tests on software to ensure the quality of the product.
• Analyze, document, and report on all aspects of the software testing, including bugs, errors, usability, impact, and performance.
• Work with developers and IT staff to oversee code releases.
• Assist with the administration and management of CI/CD pipelines.
• Configure the DevOps environment, such as work tracking tools and source control management.
• Assist with the integration of other DevOps tools to support the software development process.
• Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
• Collaborate in an Agile scrum development process.
• Participate in project meetings including product grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and daily stand-ups.