Secret Lead Software Test Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of related experience in testing/analysis of software-intensive systems
• Secret Clearance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including leading a small technical team and representing stakeholders)
• Automated testing for requirements verification and validation
• Identifying test impacts and scoping test efforts
• Exposure to programming languages (Java, C#, etc.)
• Testing and verifying requirements in software applications/systems
• Analyzing collected data to provide objective evidence or identify inefficiencies
• Developing action plans based on data analysis
• Documenting software deficiency reports
• Presenting analysis results and action plans (oral and written formats such as slides or test reports)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Prior experience in an Agile development process
• Performance requirement and verification analysis
• Verification of ICD and interface requirements
• Experience in a DevSecOps environment
• Security+ certification (or similar)

Job Description

As a member of the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (ART), this position will primarily analyze test data to help verify system design and implementation. The candidate will also support the software development team with verification and validation of requirements and testing tools. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in the analysis and testing of a software-intensive system across a variety of test environments and venues, utilizing Agile development practices. This role requires a strong, self-starting individual who will serve as the application test technical leadership central point of contact for the Enterprise Services Team. The candidate should generally have 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to lead a small technical team and represent the team in interactions with stakeholders. Additional requirements include experience with automated testing for requirement verification and validation, the ability to identify test impacts and scope efforts, exposure to programming languages such as Java or C#, prior experience testing and verifying requirements in software applications/systems, analysis of collected data to provide objective evidence or identify inefficiencies, development of action plans based on data analysis, documenting software deficiency reports, and presenting analysis results and plans of action orally and/or in written format. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in an Agile development process, performance requirement and verification analysis, verification of ICD and interface requirements, experience in a DevSecOps environment, and a Security+ certification or similar. Occasional travel between Colorado Springs facilities/sites and between Colorado Springs and Huntsville, AL may be required.

PR: 75-85/hr