Junior Test Engineer

Overview

Sim Ventions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are looking for an entry-level Test Engineer to join a small Agile-based software engineering team with manual Quality Assurance (QA) user interface testing. Test engineer will write test plans, test cases, and test reports. Previous software development training/experience preferred but not required.

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An ACTIVE Interim Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

• This individual must be able to demonstrate experience with the design, development, implementation, testing and validation of technical systems and requirements.

• Research and document requirements in Jira
• Design detailed, step-by-step test scripts (including edge cases and regression tests)
• Implement testing automation using test scripts on different servers with tools like Cypress
• Identify, and log software defects in test reports
• Maintain a centralized knowledge base in Confluence for testing procedures and system documentation
• Communicate frequently with team members using excellent verbal and written skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-driven, goal-oriented personality
• Excellent writing skills
• Good organization skills
• Good verbal communication skills

Bachelors degree from an accredited university in engineering, mathematics or the physical sciences.

Compensation at Sim Ventions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $105,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that Sim Ventions offers.

At Sim Ventions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program