Software Test Engineer

Leidos Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with a 6% company match

Flexible Schedules

Parental Paid Leave

Technical Upskilling

Education and Training Support

Job summary

A defense technology company based in California is seeking a Software Test Engineer to ensure the quality of software deliverables. This position involves authoring and executing test cases, participating in agile planning, and maintaining testing documentation. Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least 4 years of software testing experience, familiarity with automated testing tools, and a proactive approach to quality assurance. Competitive benefits are offered, including paid time off and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• 4+ years software development testing experience.
• Experience implementing regression testing.

Responsibilities

• Author and execute manual and automated test cases.
• Participate in agile planning events and design reviews.
• Ensure timely reporting on bugs and test results.

Skills

Software testing experience

Scripting languages (Python, JavaScript)

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Automated test tools

Version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN)

Issue/problem tracking systems (e.g., Jira)

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Test Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Test Engineer. The Software Test Engineer will be part of a dynamic team working in an agile software development environment that is building a user application to run on mobile device form factors. The Software Test Engineer will be responsible for the quality of the developed product and participating in manual and automated testing operations.

This position requires someone who is proactive and passionate about ensuring the quality of software deliverables and can participate in both the manual and automated testing of user interface and backend software implementations effectively. In addition, the Software Test Engineer will work with System Engineers, Developers and other Testers to accurately author the test based documentation required for the project.

Primary Responsibilities

• Author and execute manual and automated test cases to ensure product requirements are met.

• Author and maintain tools, techniques, and practices for assuring the testing of the product.

• Participate in agile planning events, analysis and design events, and reviews

• Ensure that quality checks and acceptance criteria are satisfied before code merges can occur.

• Ensure complete and timely reporting on bugs and test results.

• Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.

• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.

• Write testing documentation and help finalize all system and software documentation CDRLs for the program.

• Familiarity working on programs using the Agile Scrum methodology

Basic Qualifications

• Position requires an active Secret security clearance

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of software development testing experience.

• At least 4+ years of experience in software testing and/or software development.

• Experience with a scripting language: Python, JavaScript, and related others.

• Experience with implementing regression testing for software.

• Experience performing "illity" testing, especially performance testing.

• Familiarity and/or experience using automated test tools on software projects.

• The ability to communicate effectively with both Product Owners and software developers.

• Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with MS Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint).

• DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +, CISSP, etc.) (Will be required 90 days after hire)

Preferred (some subset of the following)

• Ability to quickly become proficient in new tools/technologies.

• Ability to identify efficiencies and process improvements between the development and testing disciplines.

• Experience in Agile development methodologies.

• Experience with a version control system (e.g., Git, SVN).

• Experience with an issue/problem tracking system (e.g., VersionOne, Jira).

• Experience with continuous integration environments (e.g., Jenkins).

• Agile certification

• Knowledge of DevOps practices

Pay Range

$73,450.00 - $132,775.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.