Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

Anticipated Posting End: There is not an anticipated end date for this posting since applications are needed on an ongoing basis.

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our SAFFIRE team.  You will work in a fast-paced environment providing quality assurance through the writing and execution of manual and automated regression tests.  You will be supporting developers by testing new software as it is completed and supporting our customers directly with troubleshooting support.  You will also help ensure our products are providing the reliable performance that our customers require.

We work directly with operational users to design, develop, and maintain capabilities that empower analysts to manage and fuse data from multiple sources of intelligence, allowing them to assess, monitor and alert on intelligence in direct support of vital national security missions. SAFFIRE's software platform is developed and deployed on AWS cloud environments. We are literally changing the state of the art of analysis tools. You can expect to work with highly motivated teammates that will support you, encourage you, and will expect reciprocal action on your part.  This environment provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.

Responsibilities:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to: learn how to utilize our software from an end-user perspective; write and run automated front-end regression tests; write and perform manual regression testing procedures; document test performance, bugs, and design inefficiencies in the software; assist developers in creating realistic testing scenarios.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance and a polygraph preferred
• 2+ years of related work experience in software test engineering (hiring for various levels)
• Test engineering experience in a government contracting environment
• Experience with aspects of software development: infrastructure, design, development, test/QA, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
• Organized and capable of documenting existing test capabilities, test performance, and test needs
• Team player – support, back-up and collaborate with other testers, developers, and associated operations integration team
• Strong communication – clear, concise, collaborative, well-spoken/written, capable of remaining calm while discussing difficult issues with customers and employees
• Self-motivated to explore new and better ways of improving our test performance and coverage
• Security+ Certification; or obtained within the first six (6) months of employment
• Experience writing and running automated back-end tests

Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working on an Agile development program
• Experience with test automation frameworks
• Comfortable in Linux and Windows
• Experience with command/line scripting, such as Bash
• Any experience in these areas: AWS (Amazon Web Services), Docker/Kubernetes, Document-Oriented Data Stores (i.e. Elasticsearch, Solr), Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and OGC WMS/WFS, Javascript, HTML5, CSS, and RESTful APIs, Git

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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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 o