Test Engineer-2 (High Performance Computing) TS/SCI with Poly (Position 262)

BCT LLC is seeking a Test Engineer 2. The ideal candidate must possess an active TS/SCI with POLY. This position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

CANDIDATES MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR A CASA PRE-SCREEN PRIOR TO ANY CONTINGENT OFFER

Description: Candidate will be a dedicated tester with experience in both the Software and Hardware worlds. A tester in this role would be enabling other test teams and testing activities by designing testing
postures/frameworks at a macro level and supporting work also being performed at the micro level. Members
of this team will get a broad spectrum of the entire effort and help drive testing design/improvements.

Test Engineer Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to understand project requirements and user
  stories.
• Understanding HW Intricacies to help prioritize testing based on risks.
• Design and prototype automated test frameworks for applications and REST APls.
• Analyze requirements and generate test use cases.
• Identify, analyze, and report defects.
• Verify fixes and track issues to resolution.
• Perform manual testing when necessary to supplement automated testing efforts.
• Participate in Sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, sprint demos, and retrospectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C+.
• Comfortable with Linux/Unix command line interface and command execution.
• Experience designing and developing automated test frameworks from scratch.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing automated test frameworks from scratch
• Familiarity with Hardware and how it influences Software configuration/performance.
• Familiarity with modern test automation tools and libraries {e.g., Selenium, SOAPUI, Python)
• Familiarity with debugging mechanisms across various languages.
• Familiarity with Container technologies {e.g. Docker, Podman) and orchestration technologies (e.g. RKE2)
• Understanding of software configuration management practices and Cl/CD tools {e.g., Gitlab, Jenkins).
• Solid understanding of scrum and agile methodologies.
• Experience creating user stories and defining acceptance criteria.
• Ability to work in a faced paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze requirements and create detailed test cases.
• Knowledge of JIRA or similar tools for tracking issues arid managing tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team.

What we Offer

Some of BCT LLC’s benefit offerings include:

• Very competitive 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
• BCT-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Competitive PTO & Federal Holiday package
• Life/AD&D/Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Gym Membership Program
• Pet Adoption Program
• Several Scholarship Opportunities- available to BCT family members/dependents

Salary Range: $138,000 - $178,000

Who is BCT?

BCT LLC is a small business founded in 2006. Since then, BCT has worked tirelessly to construct a foundation laser-focused on its core values of Humility, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Kindness, Gratitude, Innovation, and Initiative. In mobilizing these values, BCT has delivered exceptional service to its valued customers and seeks to maintain that reputation at each step. Headquartered in Annapolis Junction, MD, they serve customers throughout the DMV and beyond. With a combined 70 years of experience directly supporting the missions of National Security, BCT’s leadership knows their business better than most. Employees find themselves highly supported by a dedicated and available home-office team and leadership whose focus is their employees' success and happiness. In short, BCT does a small business like none other - check out the difference!

BCT LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All facets of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based solely on merit & business need. Candidates and Employees will nev