Software Test Engineer

WR Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WR Systems in Norfolk, VA seeks a Software Test Engineer to support designing and testing geospatial GIS software using advanced programming languages. You will emphasize GUIs and backend logic/databases, and perform testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Ideal candidates have a BS in a related field and 3+ years of test experience, with strong OO concepts and experience in C++, C#, or Python; ASP.NET/Blazor/.NET Core knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related science field or in final year.
• 3+ years of Software Test Engineer experience.
• Strong understanding of OO concepts, design patterns, and multi-threading.
• Experience with C++, C#, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Supports geospatial software design and testing focusing on GUIs and backend logic/databases.
• Conducts software testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Supports evaluation and validation of software functionality and performance.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Multi-threading

Inter-process communication

Buffering

Persistence

C++

C#

Python

Education

BS in Computer/Software Engineering, CS, Math, or related

Tools

ASP.NET

Blazor

NET Core

Mono

Job description

Software Test Engineer

Engineering & Science

Norfolk, VA

Full-Time/Regular

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: Limited travel; must be willing and able to support division travel to trade shows and customer sites, as needed.

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY

WR has an opportunity for a Software Test Engineer to support the design and testing of geospatial/geographic information systems (GIS) using advanced programming languages.

Position responsibilities

• Supports geospatial-based software design and testing with an emphasis on:
  • Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)
  • Backend logic and databases
• Conducts software testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Supports the evaluation and validation of software functionality and performance.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree, conferred or currently in the final year of a program, in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Three (3)+ years of Software Test Engineer experience.
• Strong understanding of advanced programming concepts, including:
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Design patterns
  • Multi-threading
  • Inter-process communication
  • Buffering
  • Persistence
• Solid understanding of data filtering, present-time filtering, future-time predictions, and interpolation/smoothing methods.
• Ability to conduct performance tuning and debugging.
• Experience with C++, C#, and/or Python programming.
• Knowledge of technologies such as ASP.NET, Blazor, .NET Core, and Mono is beneficial.
• Proficiency in a high-level programming language, with C++ and/or C# preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Position Salary Range:

$104,000 - $133,000. The listed salary range represents the typical range for this position. WR bases the offered salary on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, knowledge, and skills, scope and responsibilities of the position, and market and business considerations.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.