Areté · 3 hours ago
Staff Software Systems Engineer
Falls Church, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expAreté is a company focused on innovative solutions to complex security challenges. They are seeking a Staff Software Systems Engineer with a strong emphasis on test automation, responsible for designing and executing automated test scripts and ensuring software quality across multiple releases.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create and maintain detailed software documentation, including release notes, user guides, training materials, and troubleshooting procedures
Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures that can be executed by novice users
Ensure all necessary data and resources are available for testing; manage data keys and training datasets
Execute all phases and types of testing, including manual and automated: o User story testing + End-to-end testing + Regression testing + Performance testing
Design and implement automated test scripts in Python and integrate automated test suites into pull requests using Squish (training provided)
Document findings, generate test reports, and present results to stakeholders
Track and manage all internal and external bugs and defect reports
Troubleshoot software failures in collaboration with a diverse team of engineers and technicians
Partner with software developers and internal stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute testing and release efforts
Qualification
Required
Holds Top Secret clearance with SCI
Create and maintain detailed software documentation, including release notes, user guides, training materials, and troubleshooting procedures
Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures that can be executed by novice users
Ensure all necessary data and resources are available for testing; manage data keys and training datasets
Execute all phases and types of testing, including manual and automated: User story testing, End-to-end testing, Regression testing, Performance testing
Design and implement automated test scripts in Python and integrate automated test suites into pull requests using Squish (training provided)
Document findings, generate test reports, and present results to stakeholders
Track and manage all internal and external bugs and defect reports
Troubleshoot software failures in collaboration with a diverse team of engineers and technicians
Partner with software developers and internal stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute testing and release efforts
Degree background Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
5+ yrs. experience with BS/BA
3+ yrs. experience with MS/MA
0+ yrs. experience with PhD
Preferred
Experience with Squish or similar GUI test automation tools
Knowledge of test frameworks
Familiarity with Agile development and DevSecOps practices
Experience with performance testing tools and metrics-driven QA processes
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Vision Reimbursement
Fitness Reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Continuing Education Assistance
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
Company
Areté
Areté, an employee-owned company, is an advanced science and engineering company that provides innovative solutions to the most challenging technical problems faced by the United States Defense and Intelligence agencies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dave Kier
CEO
David Campion
Chief Executive Officer
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