Automated Test Engineer  – TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solutions has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI Automated Test Engineer to play a critical role with the design, engineering, development and deployment of software supporting DIA-National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC) under our 10-year DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. You will have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. You will play a key role with the testing and deployment of Leidos designed, developed and deployed DoD-wide applications. While the work is primarily conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Clearance:

TS/SCI

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Responsibilities:

• Design test strategies, test plans, and test cases from requirements, design documents and specifications for testing across different platforms and with an emphasis on manual testing.
• Automate test cases using Selenium WebDriver
• Estimate test case writing and execution effort and keeping track of own progress.
• Test case authoring and holding test case reviews with stakeholders.
• Execution of test cases including functional, smoke, regression, and integration tests.
• Reporting, tracking, validating, and closing defects.
• Recording test results and reporting them.
• Participation in daily scrum meetings.
• Participate in system design sessions to provide input on testability of new features.
• Support our processes by keeping track and gathering metrics on all testing activities.
• Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection.
• Using metrics in quantitative project management concept to identify areas for improvement.
• Providing innovative solutions for more efficient testing strategy.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience with 8+ years in software development, release management, or operations management or related field.
• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver
• Experience with Git or similar software
• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle and Agile-Scrum development methodology
• Experience with API and endpoint testing
• Experience with Continuous Integration pipeline
• Experience in drafting test plans and test cases
• Experience in using test management tools
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities.
• Ability to work well/collaborate with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience as well as working within a team environment; Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualification:

• Familiarity with both Automated and Manual testing techniques
• Experience with big data applications
• Technical degree and/or certifications
• Experience with Elastic Search and experience with writing and executing backend tests using Kibana
• Scaled Agile Framework certification (SAFe Agilist or other)
• Familiarity with GitFlow development model

 About Xcelerate Solutions:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with g