FR-STE2 - Software Test Engineer - Level 2

Software Test Engineer - Level 2Client is hiring two Software Test Engineers. You'll support software development and full life cycle testing of mission systems in an on-site SCIF environment in the Columbia and Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required prior to start.The role spans the design, development, and maintenance of test plans, cases, and processes; the creation and maintenance of test environments and automated test capabilities; the performance of Integration and Testing and Acceptance Testing; and the reporting and tracking of problems through their resolution. You'll work individually or as part of a team, reviewing and testing software components for adherence to design requirements, documenting test results, and resolving software problem reports.Key ResponsibilitiesTest Planning and Process DevelopmentTest AutomationTest Environment EngineeringIntegration and Acceptance TestingProblem Reporting and ResolutionSystems SupportQualificationsEducationBachelor'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.ExperienceSix (6) or more years of experience as a Software Test Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.Additional Required QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active prior to start.Experience supporting full life cycle testing efforts of comparable size and scope.Experience with at least four (4) of the following knowledge areas:Test automation development (or demonstrated development experience)Performance/load/stress testingData interface testingUser interface testingSecurity testingCode coverage toolsSystems integration testingKnowledge of test automation using Python.Experience with the installation, configuration, management, and enhancement of software applications, Linux systems, and connected network components.Ability to work individually or as part of a team.Desired SkillsQuality assurance tooling: Nosetest, rcptt.Eclipse, ESB, CORBA, or ICE.JIRA or Git for change control and requirements tracking.JBuilder or Eclipse development environments.Programming experience in C, C++, Java, or JavaScript.Scripting in Python or BASH.Agile software development experience.Information Assurance experience (4 years).Required/Primary SkillsActive TS/SCI Full Scope PolygraphSoftware Test EngineeringTest Automation DevelopmentPython Test AutomationTest Plan DevelopmentIntegration and Acceptance TestingPerformance Load Stress TestingSystems Integration TestingCode Coverage ToolsLinux SystemsMetasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.