Description
Are you a Software Test Engineer (STE) who craves more than just repetitive tasks? Do you dream of a role that pushes your boundaries, utilizes your skills to the max, and lets you leave a lasting impact? Then ditch the monotonous test scripts and step into the exciting world of a Software Test Ninja at SAIC's Identity and Data Sciences Lab (IDSL).
Tired of boring software that's buggier than a forgotten fruit basket and have a keen eye for detail and a knack for breaking things...in a good way? Then we need YOU on our or software team to be the first line of defense against buggy beasts, ensuring our software is smooth, stable, and lightning-fast.
Details
Team you'll be joining: SAIC Identity and Data Sciences Laboratory (IDSL).
What we do: Design, build, and execute experiments to test and evaluate operational processes using biometric and non-biometric technologies.
Our client: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Biometrics and Identity Technology Center.
Onsite location: Maryland Test Facility (MdTF), Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Hybrid flex work: Ideal candidate will be required to support both onsite and remote testing.
Travel expectations: ~20% within the continental US.
Responsibilities:
Break the mold: We don't just find bugs, we shatter expectations. You'll be a core member of the software development team, collaborating closely to identify and prevent issues, not just react to them.
Think strategically: Forget mindless clicking. You'll design innovative test automation frameworks, craft sophisticated test plans, and become a Master of Performance optimization.
Embrace the future: We're on the cutting edge, with the opportunity to utilize the latest AI-powered testing tools and exploring uncharted territories in software quality assurance. Be a pioneer, not a follower.
Make a real difference: Your work won't just fix bugs; it will directly impact the user experience and see your contributions translate to our customer's success.
Continuous growth: We value your learning and development. We offer opportunities for training, conferences, and mentorship to help you become a true Software Test Ninja Master.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
This position requires a BS and 2+ years, MS and/or equivalent related experience.
Must be a US citizen.
Must be able to obtain DHS Public Trust.
Comfortable operating in software development and test automation using Linux, Kubernetes, AWS cloud environments, Shell/Bash scripting, PowerShell, Python, and running and/or supporting containerized and serverless workloads.
Ability to understand the toolset used by data scientists to inform future state requirements as we look to further automate the DevOps/MLOps pipeline.
Experience with software development and test automation.
Prior experience using: Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, CloudFormation, Terraform, .NET, iOS, Android a plus.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2408786
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