BlueHalo seeks a Software Test Engineer to support a program vital to a high-priority mission. We're on the lookout for problem-solvers, innovators, tech experts, and operators who thrive on driving significant change and leaving a lasting mark on national security. Join us, and your efforts will align with pioneering solutions, reshaping how our customers tackle their toughest challenges.

As a Software Test Engineer, you will design, develop, document, test and debug application software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.

 

Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting multidisciplinary research and collaborating with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.

• Determining computer user needs.

• Analyzing system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

• Preparing operating instructions.

• Designing and developing compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.

• Ensuring software standards are met.

• Working in a team environment utilizing Agile process to automate test procedures.

• Developing and executing test procedures to ensure all acceptance criteria are met and the software quality conforms to established policy and standards.

• Performing regression testing as required.

• Developing and implementing test plans and procedures using the testing tools.

• Documenting test results and issues.

• Providing support to Independent, Validation, & Verification (IV & V) test teams during acceptance testing, including test procedure walkthroughs, and answering questions on software functionality.

• Participating in agile ceremonies and interfacing with the agile team(s) and other program staff as required.
• Improving our continuous delivery pipeline, ensuring that we can roll out frequent, robust releases
• Responsibility for the design, development, and support of test cases for functional and non-functional domains, solving the most complex escalated issues
• Supporting the execution of test reports and reviews and acts on recommendations for product or design changes
• Managing the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of testing procedures and strategies for products, systems, components, or modifications, ensuring alignment to functional / non-functional requirements.

 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline and 5 years of experience OR a Master's degree in computer science or a related discipline and 3 years of experience OR a PhD in computer science or a related discipline and 0 years of experience. 
• Experience writing Python scripts.
• Experience working System Test, SW Development and/or Systems Engineering.
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles.
• Experience with Windows/Linux operating systems & Virtual Machines (VMs).
• Expert level understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development methodology.

 

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence).
• Experience using software test automation tools/frameworks. (Selenium).
• Experience with Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience using UI automation software (Selenium).

TS/SCI with Poly

BlueHalo is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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