Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 23 hours ago
Software Test Engineer (Hybrid Eligible)
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expOak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory with a legacy of addressing pressing challenges. They are seeking a Software Test Engineer to perform both manual and automated QA testing, collaborating with developers and product managers to ensure high-quality software releases in an Agile environment.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review features and user stories to validate requirements and acceptance criteria
Design manual test scenarios based on defined requirements
Document and maintain test cases in Azure DevOps for traceability and reuse
Execute manual test cases during feature validation and release phases
Log and track defects identified during manual test execution, ensuring timely resolution
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or similar frameworks
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated tests
Participate in code reviews and promote best practices for test automation
Gather and present testing metrics and reporting
Work as part of an Agile development team, updating user stories, tasks, and defects
Collaborate with developers and product managers to ensure tests align with software requirements
Contribute to creating SQA release documentation as part of a shared QA team effort
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success
Qualification
Required
A BS in a business management, information technology, computer science, computer engineering, technology, science, engineering, or related field of study and five to seven years of proven professional experience is required. An overall combination of equivalent experience may be considered
Experience with commonly used testing tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Katalon, or similar tools
A solid understanding of using Git for version control including common branching and merging strategies
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills and problem-solving abilities
This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license
For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required
All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation
To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year
Preferred
Hands-on experience developing automated tests using C# and Playwright
Experience working as team member under one or more Agile development methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc
Desire to continuously improve technical skills, processes, and strategies in delivering regular, reliable, high-quality releases
Benefits
Medical and retirement plans
Flexible work hours
On-site fitness
Banking
Cafeteria facilities
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Contributory Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Generous Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wellness Programs
Educational Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Employee Discounts
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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