Test Engineer (SME) with Security Clearance

This role provides technical expertise in developing and executing automated testing scripts as part of a tailored SAFe Agile DevSecOps pipeline. You will perform software development to implement scripts, evaluate test results, and establish a feedback loop in a Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipeline. Flexible cross-training to also provide systems engineering, software development, training, security, and testing is highly desired. Agile Development: Participate in Agile software development initiatives (standups, planning, Increment planning) to support innovation and enhancement of custom applications through iteration/functionality testing. • Test Approaches: Collaborate with Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Software Developers to develop test approaches, emphasizing automation of recurring/regression test cases. • Develop test validation scripts using program-designated languages (e.g., Python) and automated test cases for custom applications using GUI/COTS products (e.g., Selenium, Katalon Studio). • DevOps Practices: Leverage DevOps practices to ensure repeatability and configuration management of test cases/scripts. • Develop and document end-to-end functionality test case narratives using task management systems (e.g., Performance Testing: Support performance testing/evaluation activities using tools such as JMeter. • Cloud Environments: Perform job duties within commercial cloud development environments. Proficient with Agile and DevOps development practices. • Expert experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) to automate tasks. • Extensive experience in test data/script development and testing both front-end and back-end applications. • Knowledge of software performance testing practices. • Experience in authoring, executing, and documenting test cases/results for software products in an agile cadence. • Experience working in Agile development environments and commercial cloud platforms (e.g., AWS). • Working knowledge of SAFe Agile practices. Experience with administration of MS Windows Server or Linux environments. • Direct experience with AWS environments. Engaging and collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangements. Join us to make a difference in national security by ensuring the reliability and efficiency of mission-critical applications. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.