Quality Assurance Engineer

Essential Functions:

Primarily responsible for defining and executing a process to document and prioritize data mapping and transformation requirements for the DoD/IC enterprise. Develop detailed data mapping and transformation requirements packages to be used by CDF Common Transformation Service (CTS) engineers to implement within the CTS system. In this role, you will:

• Responsible for the overall testing of systems including functional testing of new requirements, regression, and operational testing.
• Engage in comprehensive back-end testing of systems, employing scripts & code-based testing methods to ensure robust performance and reliability.
• Take initiative in writing unit tests and actively contribute to enhancing the existing testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Drive the development and automation of test plans and cases, with an emphasis on back-end functionalities and integration points.
• Perform system, regression, user acceptance, integration, and performance testing to ensure delivery of high-quality systems.
• Lead the creation, development, and execution of test strategies and plans, showcasing strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Collaborate closely with developers and engineers, fostering a cohesive environment and ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
• Manage and integrate testing practices within a DevSecOps platform, ensuring security, and operational resilience.
• Generate test reports and file bug reports for any identified deficiencies.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with testing including analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, maintenance, quality assurance, troubleshooting and/or upgrading of software systems
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g. Security+)
• Understanding of foundational ETL concepts
• Experience with testing data flow, management, and storage solutions (i.e. Kafka, NiFi, and AWS S3)
• Experience with writing automate test cases for the languages such as Python and Java.
• API testing tools (RestAssured)
• Performance testing tools (JMeter)
• Version control systems (Git)
• Continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Travis CI)
• Years of Experience: Senior Level (9+)
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (preferred)
• Location: Chantilly, VA
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ ability to obtain CI Poly

Desired Skills:

• Experience or expertise using, managing, and/or testing API Gateway tools and Rest APIs (desired)
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, Selenium)
• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer with a focus on Java and Python applications.
• 2+ Experience in Software Testing
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills

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