Test Engineer

AnaVation is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join an exciting work program. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans to ensure software quality, function, and performance. Key responsibilities Create test cases and automation scripts. Identify and report software defects; collaborate with developers to resolve issues. Provide feedback to improve product quality and the development process. Interface directly with data architects and software developers to develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and detailed test cases to validate software functionality against requirements. Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, including standups, backlog refinement, retrospective meetings, sprint planning, and product demonstrations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field of study. Five years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and testing, including Agile methodologies. Experience in functional, interface, mobile device, regression, system, and user acceptance testing. Experience developing and executing test cases, test plans, test scripts, requirements traceability matrix, and test strategies based on functional and test requirements. Experience with manual and automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG). Experience in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, C++). Experience in bug tracking and reporting using tools such as Jira, ALM, or TFS. Experience in requirement analysis, including developing use cases and user stories. Experience in a The candidate should be able to interface directly with data architects and software developers to develop comprehensive test strategies. (Note: this line kept for context but reworded above to avoid duplication.) Knowledge of performance and security testing methodologies. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Preferred Qualifications Digital forensic domain background. Experience handling complex and conflicting customer requirements. Knowledge of data governance and data quality frameworks. Experience with CI/CD toolchains (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). Experience with software versioning using Git. Experience in 508 compliance. Benefits Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents. 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents. 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance. 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents. 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting. Competitive pay. Generous paid leave and holiday package. Tuition and training reimbursement. Life and AD&D Insurance. About AnaVation AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team. If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Location: On-site in Lorton, VA (relative travel as required).

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