Position Summary

The Sr. Software Test Engineer will utilize knowledge of general software test methodologies including requirements gathering, functional testing, performance/stress testing, test plan creation and test case creation and execution to support DoD programs at SPAWAR.

Contract Specifications

• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Examples of Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Developing and documenting program test strategies and detailed test plans
• Analyzing system features and functionality and determining the best approach and techniques to test (black box, white box, stress/load, data integrity, security, automation)
• Creating level of effort (LOE) and duration estimates for test events and tasking
• Developing test and certification strategies for DoD systems, services and software
• Developing and enforcing compliance to testing standards
• Providing support to the development of evaluation criteria commensurate with the software development life-cycle (SDLC) stages
• Foster positive work relationships with all stakeholders - customers, clients, co-workers, suppliers, other contractors and visitors, to meet identified contractual obligations
• Assist other team members with their responsibilities based on volume of work, established priorities and leadership direction
• Organize self and work space to ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities, accounting for unanticipated support needs and changing priorities
• Ensure ongoing service to all clients, customers, employees, contractors, suppliers and visitors by raising service level concerns and opportunities to appropriate leadership personnel
• Ensure personal compliance to company and contractual guidelines as specified, with particular care given to safe work practices
• Monitor building security and report unusual incidents and findings to appropriate team members
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested that the employee is capable of performing

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related major, or eight plus years working with information systems
• A minimum of five years related systems testing experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in software testing concepts
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of complete SDLC methodologies

Skills, Abilities & Traits

• Experience working in the DoD and/or SPAWAR environments
• Ability to manage multiple program components and activities simultaneously, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness is achieved per contract requirements
• Ability to work as a team player and demonstrate personal initiative to complete the work of the team
• Must be able to establish a professional rapport with all contract/project stakeholders
• Must be sensitive to the professional expectations of the business, ensuring a positive interaction and impression for all stakeholders
• Highly reliable and capable of meeting work schedule consistently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and general project management terms, standards and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills

Candidates with the following qualifications will be given additional consideration:

• Previous experience with automated test tools including: Mercury Loadrunner, SOATest, Mercury Test Director, iTKO LISA, HP Quality Center, SOAPUI, etc.
• Two – five years experience in the test and evaluation of enterprise architectures including web services, enterprise architectures (eg. SOA), web portal functions and controls, and distributed software development platforms
• Working knowledge of CollabNet Sourceforge Enterprise, Subversion, CollabNet CUBiT, VMWare, and PKI
• In-depth knowledge of DoD IA Directives to include DoDD8500.1, DoDI 8500.2, DoDD/I 8530.1/.2, CJCSI/M 6510.1, the NSA/IATF, and CC Protection Profiles (PP) for TCSEC Level “C2” Controlled Access
• Knowledge of DoD/military command structure to include all military branches

Physical Demands & Expectations

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.