Responsibilities Include:
Defines, plans and performs test assignments for large scale, complex, software and hardware systems
Establishes automated and manual test methods and techniques, develops test plans and requirements, writes test procedures and reports, and conducts tests
Participates in test readiness reviews and design reviews
Applies software development experience and knowledge to ensure test validity, integrity, quality, and execution
Conducts tests which include collaborating closely with others in establishing language, database, and computer requirements along with configuration management techniques
Performs test planning and implementation using state-of-the-art technologies, processes, and frameworks (e.g. SAFe or similar framework)
Develops and maintains test documentation including plans, procedures, reports, etc.
Analyzes test results and accurately discuss them with management and teams
Documents and keeps program management informed of deviations from customer requirements
MANDATORY SKILLS: 6+ years of directly relevant experience, ideally in an agile environment
2+ years of automated and/or manual test experience
Excellent and applicable experience with Agile Continuous Development / Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery along with hands-on experience with automated test tools such as Docker, Jenkins, Rational Team Concert, JIRA, Git, Chef, Ansible, Puppet, Junit, JMeter, RSpec, Cucumber, and other industry-leading tools and techniques
2+ years experience developing software with Java, Cucumber, Gherkin or similar language in an agile environment
Experience with requirements development and management along with associated
Ability to plan, conduct and conduct security testing
Meaningful and relevant experience in developing test procedures
Experience with systems engineering and configuration management processes
Able to generate test-related documentation as necessary
Excellent teamwork skills including ability to work well with agile development teams, customers, and coworkers at all levels
Ability to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations
Required Education:
BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Systems Engineering. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.
U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
OPTIONAL SKILLS: Experience with automated and manual testing processes
Hands-on DevOps or DevSecOps experience
Familiarity with following CISA practices:
o Securing the Software Supply Chain
o Cybersecurity Best Practices
o Open-Source Software Security
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-218, Secure Software Development Framework V1.1: Recommendations for Mitigating the Risk of Software Vulnerabilities
Hands on experience with automated testing solutions such as: Selenium, Puppeteer, Cypress, WebDriverIO, Playwright, Cucumber or NightWatchJS.
Manual and Automated Testing experience and/or familiarity with one of more of the following program languages: Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, and JavaScript
Experience and/or familiarity with one of more of the following database technologies: SQL, Oracle, MySQL, JBDC, NOSQL
DHS experience
Desired Certifications:
DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II
Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) or similar
Certifications related to Agile development and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
AWS Certifications
About Avid Technology Professionals
Avid Technology Professionals, LLC (ATP) is a premiere provider of software and systems engineering, and acquisition program management services for the community. ATP is actively seeking to pursue contract opportunities with other departments and agencies in the federal government, in state governments, and in the commercial sectors. Delivered by seasoned experts in the IT field, ATP solutions adeptly address the IT concerns manifesting in both the federal and commercial sectors.
Employee Benefits
The ATP Employee Benefits package includes:
- A Supportive and Equitable Working Environment that is both Stimulating and Challenging
- Competitive Hourly Salary
- Unique Employee Success Sharing Program that allows ATP employees to Share in Company's Successes
- Automatic Approved Overtime (as long as contract permits)
- Retirement Pay (401K); 100% company paid, immediately vested with Profit-Sharing Component
- Company Medical Coverage Plans - HMO, Open Access, PPO plans
- Company Dental Plan - widely accepted, comprehensive, and flexible
- Progressive Overtime Policy
- Flexible Spending Account benefit
- Lucrative Referral Bonus Policy
- Holiday Scheduling that Coincides with Government Holidays
- Robust Professional Expenses & Training Program
- Computer Allowance
- Internet Allowance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance