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Northstrat is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Engineer to join our Agile development team. The Test Engineer will play a critical role in software and system testing, with a strong emphasis on balancing manual execution and automated scripting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration and operation of complex systems in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Responsibilities:

• Execute unit/component test procedures for all project components, create and execute integration test procedures, execute regression tests, coordinate and execute user acceptance testing and create and execute performance tests.

• Conduct component integration testing, which should include such items as performance and throughput benchmarking, fault tolerance, interface compliance, and functional completeness

• Support current production system break/fix and enhancement efforts to include requirements review, test formulation, test scenario preparation, test execution, and test summary preparation

• Document and analyze test results, produce status reports, and assist with the defect management process

• Ability to perform requirement analysis and work independently to create test products test plans, test cases, and test reports of good quality

• Assist with technical artifacts including the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM), Use Cases, and User Interface Specifications

• Collect and report testing results to the architecture team and stakeholders on a regular basis

• Monitor defects so that they progress in a timely manner and adhere to the defect tracking process/standards and ensure they are adequately retested when fixed

• Identify potential testing or work product improvement

• Provide informal demonstrations to staff and customers in conjunction with efforts

• Document and track defects and change requests; provide input to and participate in Engineering Change Control processes; capture and report defect metrics

Requirements

• Must have an active US government secret clearance (no exceptions)

• At least 5-8 years' relevant experience (bachelor's degree may be substituted for 2 years direct experience)

• Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Gitlab, GitHub Actions, and Atlassian Bamboo is required.

• Must have experience with end to end (e2e) testing frameworks like Playwright, Selinium, and Cypress

• Experience with PowerShell and Bash scripting is required.

• Should be comfortable reading Python, JavaScript, and SQL code

• Knowledge of package tests into suites for smoke/regression test execution

• Experience setting up Linux and Windows test environments, executing test cases, and tracking defects

• Must have working experience with component, application, integration, and performance testing procedures and criteria

• Working experience in defining acceptance criteria and coordinating and executing acceptance testing

• Working experience in requirements traceability

• Working experience with creating and executing test plans and procedures and documenting the expected and actual results

Desired Skills

• Background in Mission Operations and RF systems

• Experience with complex system integration activities

Benefits

Work/Life Balance

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.  

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John's IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

Individual Benefits Account (IBA)

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset - the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as:

IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee's monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee's salary.

Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)

The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee's behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee's compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP.

Lifelong Learning

Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.

Join Our Talented Team

We hire the BEST employees and value each one. Since 2021, The Washington Post has recognized Northstrat among its "Top Workplaces". We think that your friends and family will like it here too, so we offer employee referral incentives.

Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.