Test Engineer

Red Key Solutions Llc; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks of annual vacation

11 holidays

7% annual 401k Company Contribution

$5,000 annually for certificate/degree

100% Health Premiums for Employees, 50

Job summary

Red Key Solutions is seeking a QA Automation Specialist to design and execute automated tests within a SAFe DevSecOps pipeline. You will develop Python scripts, validate results, and contribute to CI/CD in cloud environments, collaborating with Agile teams and cross-training in systems engineering and security.

The role requires 8–12 years of relevant experience, a BS or higher, and an active TS/SCI with Full-Scope polygraph to support federal programs.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI Full-Scope polygraph.
• Proficient in Agile and DevOps development practices.
• Expert in Python scripting for automation.
• Experience in test data and script development.
• Ability to test front-end and back-end processes.
• Knowledge of performance testing and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile software development initiatives to support testing.
• Develop automated test cases and validation scripts.
• Collaborate to automate recurring/ regression test cases.
• Create end-to-end test narratives and data for tests.
• Support performance testing using tools like JMeter.
• Work within Commercial cloud development environments (AWS).

Skills

Python scripting

Test data development

Agile / SAFe

DevSecOps practices

Test automation

Communication skills

Education

BS degree

Master's degree

Tools

Selenium

Katalon Studio

Jira

Confluence

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About Red Key Solutions:

Since 2018, Red Key Solutions has been dedicated to providing exceptional talent for federal programs. As growing subcontractor company based in Northern Virginia, we collaborate with local clients to fulfill staffing needs in IT, Security, Business Support, and Operations.

At Red Key Solutions, we are not only committed to delivering top-tier talent to the intelligence community, but we also prioritize the well-being and career growth of our team members. With this focus, we’ve developed a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees both inside and outside the workplace:

• 5 weeks of annual vacation
• 11 recognized government holidays
• 7% annual 401k Company Contribution
• $5,000 annually for a company-approved certificate or degree program
• 100% Company-paid Health Premiums for Employees, and 50% for dependents

Job Description:

This role provides technical expertise with developing and executing automated testing scripts as part of a tailored SAFe Agile DevSecOps pipeline. This role performs software development to implement scripts, evaluate test results, and implement a feedback loop in a Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery Pipeline. Flexible cross-training to also provide systems engineering, software development, training, security, and testing is also desired.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in program Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, Increment planning) to support innovation and enhancement of custom applications through iteration/functionality testing
• Participate and collaborate with team members to assess StoryPoint/complexity efforts (using best practices) to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria
• Collaborate with team members (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Software Developers) to develop test approaches with emphasis on automation of recurring/regression test cases through selected toolsets
• Develop test validation scripts using program designated languages (ex: Python)
• Develop automated test cases using knowledge of custom Applications through designated GUI/COTS products (ex: Selenium and Katalon Studio)
• Leverage DevOps practices to ensure repeatability and Configuration Management of test cases/scripts are maintained the continuously improved
• Develop and document end-to-end functionality test case narratives using task management system (JIRA/Confluence)
• Generate test data and identify use/corner cases required to meet User Story/Customer needs
• Support performance testing/evaluation activities using tools such as Jmeter
• Perform job duties within Commercial cloud development environments

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S Citizen and have an active TS/SCI with Full- Scope polygraph.
• Proficient with common Agile practices and DevOps development practices
• Expert experience with scripting languages (ex: Python) to automate tasks
• Expert experience in test data/script development
• Ability to test both front end changes and back end applications processes
• Knowledge of or direct experience with software performance testing practices
• Expert experience with creation, authoring, execution and documentation of test cases/result sets for software products in an agile cadence
• Expert experience working in an Agile development environment and tempo
• In-depth experience working/testing within Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex: AWS) and DevOps tools
• Demonstrated ability to work within agile team collaborative environment with ability to execute test cases complimentary to development efforts
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Working knowledge of SAFe Agile, its goals and practice
• BS degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree

Red Key Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.