VTG
VTG

Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Linux
  • Wireless Communication
  • Usability
  • Internationalization And Localization
  • Regression Analysis
  • Cross-functional Team
  • Decision-making
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Specification Gathering
  • Sprint
  • Test Cases
  • Quality Assurance
  • Hardware QA
  • Computer Hardware
  • Interfaces
  • User Stories
  • Functional Testing
  • Analytical Skill
  • Communication
  • Test Plans
  • Product Demonstration
  • Articulate
  • Collaboration
  • Security Clearance
  • Writing
  • Scripting
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • Mobile Applications
  • Android
  • Agile Management
  • Microsoft Azure
  • DevOps
  • JIRA
  • Debugging
  • Automated Testing
  • SmartBear
  • TestComplete
  • Virtual Machines
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • IT Security
  • Unix
  • Pick
  • Supervision
  • Leadership
  • Testing
  • Test Estimation
  • Management

Summary

Overview

VTG is seeking an experienced Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer to join a technical development program in Chantilly, VA.

What will you do?

  • Work as a member of an agile software development test team in a challenging, dynamic, fast-paced environment learning new tools and processes.
  • Test new, mission-critical software applications across diverse platforms (e.g., Windows, Linux, Android), ensuring seamless integration with wireless services and custom hardware systems.
  • Validate software requirements through functional, usability, performance, security, compatibility, ad-hoc, internationalization, and regression tests.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute test plans and procedures for software systems.
  • Participate in cross-functional team meetings, decision-making, technical discussion, and defining new product functionality.
  • Review user stories and backlog items, analyze testability of requirements, and provide feedback.
  • Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to clarify user stories and determine appropriate testing scenarios to validate the iterative development of products against functional and technical specifications.
  • Timely identification of issues and effectively communicate impact to software developers, project managers, and appropriate parties to facilitate issue resolutions.
  • Demonstrate software capabilities at the completion of sprints to key stakeholders to ensure solutions meet customer requirements.
  • Conduct test case reviews and ensure all test activities are properly executed and documented according to our client's standards.
  • Configure hardware and software test equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and isolate system failures.
  • Clearly identify and document defects and collaborate with the development team to prioritize bugs until resolution.
  • Articulate open issues and risks to management in a timely manner and make recommendations.

Do you have what it takes?

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer:
  • Candidate must currently have an active Secret security clearance or higher to be considered.
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, a PhD with 1 year of relevant experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with diverse software and/or hardware testing methods throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and self-manage multiple project tasks.
  • Proficiency with computer hardware and software systems, and the ability to validate proper implementation and functionality between various systems and interfaces.
  • Experience translating requirements and user stories into functional test plans.
  • Ability to use strong analytical skills to identify, characterize and isolate issues, and troubleshoot to present options for correcting those issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write well-articulated test plans and facilitate product demonstrations.
  • Ability to articulate and document defects in a timely manner, and collaborate with the development team and management to prioritize bugs until resolution.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer:
  • Clearance: Candidate must currently have an active Secret security clearance or higher to be considered.
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience, or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with diverse software and/or hardware testing methods throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and self-manage multiple project tasks.
  • Proficiency with computer hardware and software systems, and the ability to validate proper implementation and functionality between various systems and interfaces.
  • Experience translating requirements and user stories into functional test plans.
  • Ability to use strong analytical skills to identify, characterize and isolate issues, and troubleshoot to present options for correcting those issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write well-articulated test plans and facilitate product demonstrations.
  • Ability to articulate and document defects in a timely manner and collaborate with the development team and management to prioritize bugs until resolution.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
  • An active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
  • Proficiency with writing custom automation scripts using a programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, etc.).
  • Experience with testing mobile applications on Android devices.
  • Experience with agile management software (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.).
  • Experience with test automation to include design, development, and debugging of tests.
  • Experience with test automation tools (e.g., SmartBear TestComplete) and frameworks.
  • Experience with installing virtual machines.
  • Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies.
  • Familiarity with computer security measures.
  • Proficiency with UNIX command lines.
  • Self-starter with the ability to pick up and learn new products with little supervision as well as provide leadership on assigned projects.
  • Ability to provide testing best practices to other team members.
  • Experience with providing test estimation to management and project teams.
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  • Dice Id: RTL806649
  • Position Id: 7ca611e2c221f296537d723259579fc7
  • Posted 7 hours ago
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