Test Engineer - TS required to apply; Washington DC; Junior to SME

Bow Wave; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bow Wave is seeking an experienced software tester in Washington, D.C. to manage software testing, automate test cases, and provide comprehensive analysis of test results. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in evaluating and implementing automated test tools and leading risk management assessments.

You will be responsible for ensuring system requirements are met through thorough testing and evaluation procedures. Strong communication skills and subject matter expertise in software/hardware applications are essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Create software tests and automate test cases.
• Perform application testing, validating bugs, and isolating issues.
• Design and implement test and evaluation procedures.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating software test and automating test cases, performing application testing, validating bugs, and isolating issues; writing and initiating tests and then analyzing and reporting the test results in the ticketing system; and performing configuration management, change management, and release management.
• Tests high performance and large-scale immersive systems.
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements automated test tools and strategies.
• Designs, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met.
• Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products.
• Also writes, implements, and reports status for system test cases for testing.
• Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports.
• Serves as a subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.
• Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design, and test tools selection.
• Designs, plans, creates, executes, and provides System(s) test reports.
• Reviews government test plans and test reports for technical competence, effectiveness, and compliance with standards.
• Observes and evaluates the execution of customer acceptance test activities.
• Performs integration activities involving developed application software.
• Identifies and documents problems and issues, providing specific guidance on root-cause and remediation.
• Analyzes the requirements for each test event and shall assist in the scheduling of the System(s) non-operational environments test assets.
• Supports the presentation and formal review or audit of test results, providing briefing and decision support material.
• Maintains and provides controls for multiple test software and hardware baselines.