Automated Test Engineer

DSA is seeking a highly qualified Automated Test Engineer for a full-time position in Charlottesville, VA. This is a hybrid position. Candidate must have an active secret clearance.

DSA supports Army G-2 and NGIC on this contract as the Prime. This is a critical Biometric mission, new technologies, room for career advancement, remote support & flexible schedule. Program supports a critical mission requirement utilizing new technologies (Cloud, AI/Client, Data Science). The supported program is increasing government stakeholders and funding streams so major technical and programmatic growth.

I2AR houses the Biometrically Enabled Watchlist (BEWL), the system of record for storing, maintaining, and providing the warfighter and intelligence analysts an ability to query biometric modalities (fingerprint, iris scan, voice and video) of non-US persons.

The Automated Test Engineer will

• Create systems for automated unit, integration, UI, and performance testing
• Develop test cases, plans and scripts for automated testing
• Generate test data
• Support software configuration management and documentation
• Support Agile sprint planning activities
• Support demonstrations and test events with mission stakeholders
• Create and execute manual test plans
• Provide subject matter expertise to the software engineering team for software testing and deployment solutions

Required Qualifications

• Either BS degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 5 years' experience, or 8 years' experience without a degree
• DoD Secret (TS/SCI preferred)
• 5 years' experience supporting large scale and complex systems in a distributed environment using Java, Groovy, or another programming language paired with automated testing tools
• Experience creating and implementing testing methods, utilizing programming languages to create testing scripts, and documenting software testing procedures
• Experience writing and executing manual test plans
• Experience testing REST and SOAP APIs
• Experience translating requirements and acceptance criteria into test cases and automated test scripts using automated tools
• Experience performing analysis of failed tests and maintaining and updating tests based on continuous feedback
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment
• Experience conducting code reviews
• Familiarity with DevOps (CI/CD) pipeline concepts and tools
• Familiarity with Docker Containers
• Ability to support and troubleshoot issues on Linux
• Current Security CE

Desired Qualifications:

• DoD 8570.01 IAT or IAM Level II certification
• Experience working with AWS
• Familiarity with the concept, implementation, and operations associated with DevSecOps
• Experience with Government standards and procedures.
• Experience migrating legacy applications to modern frameworks
• Experience with Elastic Map Reduce, Solr, Accumulo & Groovy
• Excellent organizational & communication skills, in both spoken and written English
• Strong problem-solving and people skills

DSA specializes in providing cutting-edge data analysis and technology solutions to our government customers. With a team of highly skilled colleagues and the latest tools and technologies at our disposal, DSA is committed to helping our customers achieve their goals and stay in front of technology trends. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the cleared industry. From data modeling and analysis to software development and implementation, you will have the chance to make a real impact on our clients' businesses and help them succeed in today's data-driven world. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. So if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a dynamic and growing company, you should apply!

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. DSA requires background checks, where permitted, by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.

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