Navstar Inc. · 3 days ago
Software Automation Tester, Senior
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $240K/yr
9+ years expNavstar, Inc. is an award-winning organization providing IT services and solutions focused on national security. The Senior Software Automation Tester will build automated tests for production systems, collaborate with development teams, and lead testing efforts to ensure software reliability and quality.
CRMData ManagementInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Building a comprehensive suite of automated tests for our high-visibility, production-level systems
Working closely with the development team on incorporating this test suite into the development process
Working alongside developers to plan and design automated test cases for the system UI
Analyzing the performance of automated tests, reporting results, and logging defects
Potentially leading an automated testing team within the testing department
With limited direction, this position conducts software inspection, testing, verification, and validation
Reviews software design and change specifications to ensure software testing measures meet acceptable reliability standards and program objectives
Develops, modifies, and executes software testing plans, some of which may be complex
May lead and provide consultation for the analysis and development of test standards and procedures for software development and maintenance
Participates in and may advise the development of software quality testing, operating methods, and processes
Develops documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modifying software
Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action
May provide training or direction to less experienced staff. Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Qualification
Required
To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related discipline and nine or more years of professional software quality analyst experience
Equivalent professional quality analyst experience may be substituted in lieu of education
Strong background in Selenium WebDriver test script design and development
Extensive experience with developing Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Reports
Proficient in object-oriented languages (Java)
Possess excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings
Ability to work within an existing team environment and potentially lead separate automated testing team
Travel may be required within VA on occasion
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience with Maven
Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA)
Experience with Git and Git Repositories (GitLab)
Geospatial knowledge (Geoserver, mapping APIs, etc.)
Preferred
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience with Maven
Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA)
Experience with Git and Git Repositories (GitLab)
Geospatial knowledge (Geoserver, mapping APIs, etc.)
Benefits
Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
Employer Paid STD/LTD
Employer Paid Life Insurance
401K plan and Employer Match
Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
Professional Development Assistance
Company
Navstar Inc.
Who We Are: Since 1999, Navstar has built a reputation for excellence and responsiveness that has allowed us to stand out from the rest.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joanna Alexis
Founder, CEO, Business Technologist
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