Sr. Software Test Engineer 4

  • Fort Meade, MD
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 210,000.00 - 230,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Cyber Security
System Requirements
Evaluation
Data Collection
Reporting
Quality Assurance
Test Plans
Regression Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Management
Leadership
Test Scenarios
Test Cases
Scripting
Software Development Methodology
Confluence
JIRA
Automated Testing
Testing
Agile
Traceability Matrix
API
Presentations
Supervision
Analytics
Algorithms
Real-time
Business Management
Management Information Systems
Software Development
Software Design
Systems Design
Computer Hardware
COTS
Requirements Analysis
Security Clearance
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Signals Intelligence
Information Assurance
Impact Analysis
Information Architecture
Life Insurance
Training

Job Details

Your Impact:

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Sr. Software Test Engineer 4 to join our team of passionate individuals in Ft Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission.

The candidate will analyze system requirements to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct data collection and analysis, and report status and results. They will support software quality assessment through testing, automation of test procedures, development of test plans, procedures, and traceability matrices, and execution of test events. Responsibilities also include performing functional, regression, integration, validation, and compliance testing, as well as documenting and verifying software discrepancies and fixes. Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to manage the test team, assign takings, setting priorities, and monitoring progress while providing guidance and support.

Responsibilities:
Collaborating with the test team to create test scenarios and cases that cover all functionalities and requirements.
Ensuring the quality and consistency of test artifacts like test cases, scripts, and data.
Consolidating and analyzing findings to prepare comprehensive test reports.
Experience with software development methodologies
Familiar with using Confluence and Jira
Automating test activities and processes using automated test tools
Collaborating with software development teams to understand requirements and implementation for effective testing
Supporting Agile software development processes
Evaluating the effectiveness, quality, and performance of software applications
Identifying, troubleshooting, and documenting system defects
Creating standard test artifacts, including test strategies, plans, traceability matrices, procedures, and reports
Evaluating web-based GUIs and API endpoints against defined requirements
Preparing and presenting results during Test Readiness Reviews prior to each deployment cycle

Must be able to work in a collaborative environment. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Clearance Required:
TS/SCI with Polygraph

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines.

Minimum Years of Experience:
Twelve (12+) years of SWE experience is required. An additional 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 16 years. Three (5) years of work experience in the SIGINT, IA or IT domains.

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Pay Transparency Verbiage

Amentum's health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $210K to $230K. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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