Software Test Engineer - Level 2 with Security Clearance

Software Test Engineer - Level 2 Columbia, MD, US, 21046 $70,000 - $120,000 TS/SCI w FSP Job Description The Software Test Engineer has responsibility for supporting full life cycle testing efforts of comparable size and scope to the efforts detailed in this SOW. 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. Experience is required to support software development and full life cycle testing of mission systems, including the design, development, and maintenance of test plans/cases/processes, the creation and maintenance of test environments and automated test capabilities, the performance of Integration && Testing and Acceptance Testing, and the reporting and tracking of problems through their resolution. Knowledge of test automation using Python, performance/load/stress testing, data interface testing, user interface testing, security testing, code coverage tools, and systems integration testing. Experience related to the installation, configuration, management, and enhancement of software applications, LINUX systems, and connected network components. Designs, develops, and implements test plans, test cases, and test processes Designs, develops, and maintains suites of automated tests Performs Integration && Testing activities and Acceptance Testing activities Builds test environments Creates and maintain test environment for automated software testing Experience with at least four (4) of the following knowledge areas: Test automationdevelopment (or demonstrated development experience) Performance/load/stress testing; Data interface testing, User interface testing, Security testing, Code coverage tools, Systems integration testing Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance Required Skills Six (6) years of experience as a STE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. A Master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional Test Engineer experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a degree. Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required