Manual Test Engineer

CACI International

  • Ashburn, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Manual Test EngineerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local
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CACI is currently looking for an experienced Test Engineer with agile methodology experience to join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).As a member of the BEAGLE ASF Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP agents and officers are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.ASF programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial.What you’ll get to do:Serve as a Test Engineer who will be responsible for activities associated with delivery of customer-defined systems and software projects; basic responsibilities include:
  • Developing Test procedures – Creating test procedures for current set of backlog items: system, functional, regression, performance, load, installation, security, interoperability, stress, boundary; defining tests for backlog items; and estimating tasks needed for creating manual tests
  • Developing and implementing quality assurance methodologies to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, guidelines, and procedures in a large computer-based organization.
  • Developing and executing software test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Integration, Migration, Regression, and/or Performance testing, and IA and disaster recovery, in order to identify system and software problems and their causes, recording defect backlog items, reporting the results of testing and resolving testing defects.
  • Establishing and maintaining a process for evaluating hardware, software, and associated documentation and assisting in their evaluation.
  • Mapping tasks and tests to backlog items (requirements traceability).
  • Supporting independent User Acceptance Testing
  • Acting as a member of a product team supporting teammates and collaborating with a do what it takes attitude to ensure product and team success.
  • Active participation in Agile Scrum sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations and retrospectives and solution releases.
  • Work closely with developers, professional services team and product managers to define the automated testing components that will be used to validate requirements against developed software.
  • Work closely with Product Owners to understand product specifics and to create corresponding automation test strategies.
  • Assist with design of test scenarios and test plans to ensure that automated tests can be implemented and executed against.
  • Assist with creating project resource estimates, metrics to track completion phase, defect reports, defect prevention, development efficiency and quality
  • Contribute to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organizations agile project lifecycle.
  • Run test validations at various levels including DB validation, logging validation, and UI validation.
You have:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria include, but not limited to:
o 3-year check for felony convictionso 1-year check for illegal drug useo 1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud
  • College degree (B.S. or greater) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline and 7 years of related experience.
  • Familiarity with any of the following is highly desirable: XML, SQL, PL/SQL, HTML, VMware, information exchanges, client server, Object Oriented Development, Continuous integration, Automated testing, UML, Class diagrams, n-tier solutions
  • Ability to write test documentation - Test Plans; Test Procedures; Change Requests; System Requirements Documents; Problem Reports, Discrepancy Reports
  • Familiarity with Information Security best practices
  • Ability to apply test estimation techniques to software development efforts
  • Seven (7+) years related IT experience, with 1-3 or more years analyzing, designing and implementing integrated testing solutions.
  • Familiar working with an open source or commercial version control systems like GIT, Mercurial, CVS, SVN, Clear Case
  • Must have experience with Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases
  • Familiarity on fundamental concepts of Continuous Integration and Automated Testing is desirable
  • Must be a team player and work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Ability and experience to interact with the product Owner, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters and provide guidance on automation tools and testing methods to meet project specific needs.
You are good at:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience participating in a high performing, highly engaged and motivated CM team
  • Solid experience in incremental software development projects using an Agile Scrum approach
  • Understanding of all elements of the software development life cycle
  • Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong communication skills and work ethic; self-starter
Bonus would be having:
  • Automated testing experience.
  • Technical Certifications, such as CSTE, CST, CSTA, CTFL, CTAL, CTEL Experience with program testing software, such as Microsoft testing tools, Selenium and/or Geb
  • Experience using Jira and/or related Agile project tools and plug-ins
-What You Can Expect:A culture of integrity.At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.An environment of trust.CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.A focus on continuous growth.Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.Your potential is limitless. So is ours.Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more .The proposed salary range for this position is: $103,800 - $218,100CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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