Senior Software Test Engineer

Description

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Senior
Software Test Engineer to join our growing engineering team. As a Senior Software Test Engineer
, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software systems, with a focus on confirming system-level capabilities. You will be involved early in the development process, collaborating with systems engineers and developers to identify and build out test cases and scenarios through feature file development.

The responsibilities for this position include all aspects of the manual software test development and execution in an Agile, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery model. In this role, you will join a dynamic team that is singularly focused on providing world class solutions to our customers in an active, collaborative, and inclusive atmosphere. As a Senior Software test engineer
, you will identify, design, and execute the software tests to validate that the product is ready for use by US Air Force customers worldwide.

This position does allow remote work but candidates that are able to occasionally be onsite at any of the following locations would be preferred. The ideal locations would include Newport News, VA;
Lexington, MA;
Orlando, FL;
Charlottesville, VA;
Omaha, NE; or Morgantown, WV.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute software testing
  • Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans for both functional and component-level testing during the software development lifecycle.
  • Conduct manual testing on the Product and its components to confirm readiness for use and to identify potential regressions.
  • Manage and track findings to resolution, including retesting as necessary.
• Participate in early capability identification and test development
  • Collaborate directly with systems engineer and development teams early in the development process to understand and help define system requirements and specifications.
  • Support development of system requirements, ensuring testability, clarity, and coverage.
  • Translate system requirements into detailed test cases and scenarios, developing feature files (using Gherkin syntax) to drive test automation.
• Direct and participate in system-level test design and execution
  • Serve as test lead for medium to large complex efforts and eventually serve as overall test lead for a portion of the Product.
  • Design and review tests to confirm the overall system meets the defined requirements and capabilities.
  • Lead and participate in test events to validate the integration and interaction of system components.
  • Identify and address issues and collaborate with developers to support resolution.
• Work effectively as part of a remote team
  • Participate regularly in team meetings and provide clear and concise communications.
  • Work directly with developers, systems engineers, and other testers to develop the appropriate set of tests needed to validate the software, and to further support other teams as required.
  • Utilize communication tools such as Microsoft Teams and Slack for active communications.
• Provide direct support to automation of manual tests and tooling of the software
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts using frameworks such as JUnit, Jest, Cucumber, Gherkin, or similar tools.
  • Identify and support use of Grafana within the test context.

Basic Qualifications:

• US citizen with at least an active DOD Secret Security Clearance and the ability to maintain your clearance during you employment with Leidos.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience or a Master’s Degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in software testing
• Solid understanding of software testing principles and methodologies
• Proficiency in writing test plans, test cases, and defect reports
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, specifically in a remote setting
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby)
• Ability to complete tasks independently with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to recognize when support is…