TEST ENGINEER

Description

Summary: Peraton is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to develop and execute test scripts, certify system changes, and ensure the quality of software releases. Highlights: 1. Develops and executes test scripts for quality software releases. 2. Works collaboratively in an Agile environment. 3. Ensures all processes are adhered to throughout project lifecycles. ##### **ABOUT PERATON** Peraton is a next\-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. ##### **ABOUT THE ROLE** Peraton is seeking an experienced **Test Engineer** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. We are seeking a highly motivated person who develops and executes test scripts to ensure that quality software is provided for release to production and to certify system changes. Develops test control databases. Performs solution testing confirming business requirements. Maintains test databases and ensures their integrity and currency. Distributes test data from control database to development staff to satisfy adequate unit testing. Develops, compiles, documents, and runs automated test scripts and test procedures. Runs regression tests. Tracks status of defects. Provides quality assurance testing for all systems to ensure the development and distribution of quality products. Assists with roll\-out of systems documentation. Produces lists of defects that are to be resolved and incorporated into future releases of the application as required. Communicates with analysts and programmers about formal testing plans, problems, and results. Assists with development of technical documentation and reports. Ensures all processes are adhered to appropriately throughout project lifecycles. Ensures all existing processes are fully documented, suggesting improvements, updating documentation, and communicating all process changes to relevant stakeholders. The successful candidate will have understanding and experience with Software Development Life Cycle and Data Management. He/she will work collaboratively with all entities involved in the project, other testers, developers, program leadership, and business analysts. **Primary Roles and Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:** * Utilize technical skills to develop test plans, test cases/scripts, test automation + Execute test cases and document test execution artifacts + Understand the use cases and business rules related to the system developed to communicate effectively with the business analysts and engineers. + Develop and execute test cases for Section 508 compliance + Perform basic database queries to validate backend expected results + Manage test results through JIRA + Work within an Agile process through Sprint planning/close, and scrum meetings + Prepare material for customer meetings as required + Provide support for production outages, and product deployments + Provide test planning and execution estimates for new development activities + Effectively communicate to other team members information regarding code defects, code releases, requirements, acceptance criteria and environments status and needs ##### **QUALIFICATIONS** * 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with HS Diploma/equivalent * Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance. * Must be a US Citizen * Software testing experience. * Working experience with Jira, SCRUM, Selenium (and/or other automation framework experiences) * Expertise in Agile principles **Desired Qualifications**: Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:* Active Public Trust Security Clearance * Knowledge of Jira, SQL, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio. * Experience in System Architecture \& Design. * Familiarity with government environments and standards is desired. * Experience with Cloud and DevOps principles is a plus. ##### **DETAILS** **Target Salary Range:** $66,000 \- $106,000\. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. **Benefits Statement:** Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. **Application Statements:** The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on\-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. **EEO:** Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.