Overview:
Aveshka, a Softtek Company, is currently seeking an Intermediate Test Engineer to serve as part of an Agile team in support of digital transformation through rapid development of proof of concepts, integration of emerging technologies into mission applications and supporting modernized, cloud-based, applications in production for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Information and Technology (OIT).
Support will include the continued development and testing of CBP systems using Agile methodologies, support for the deployment of selected features and business capabilities prioritized by CBP operational and support offices (e.g. Office of Field Operations, Office of Border Patrol, Office of Air and Marine Operations, Enterprise Services, Operations Support) within agreed upon schedule timeframes, providing the enhancement, development, deployment sustainment of applications supporting IT modernization and using emerging technologies (existing or newly developed) using Agile methodologies. CBP’s Digital Transformation will involve assessing and evaluating the use of various emerging technologies for fit and feasibility in supporting CBP’s continually evolving mission. Starting from the Agile Roadmap and high priority backlog items, determine where these initiatives fall along the innovation/experimentation spectrum, and the customer’s desired outcomes, building an Innovation Factory that provides a repeatable framework to CBP for assessing, evaluating, and implementing new ideas and technologies to meet CBP’s needs and augments traditional Agile frameworks with steps for more exploratory and experimental activities such as research, ideation, and proofs of concept.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in Sprint Planning to ensure features are designed and implemented meeting testability requirements
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Collaborate with software engineers to develop test cases
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Design and develop system test automation scripts and generate required reports
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Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the product development life cycle
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Build out test documentation
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Perform manual testing as needed
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Perform software development testing activities to increase confidence, functionality, and security of application code such as:
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Code coverage for automated testing
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Automating integration tests
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Automating functional tests
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Automating regression tests
Qualifications:
Required Education:
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Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information technology (IT), or a related discipline
Required Experience:
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1+ year(s) of experience
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Ability to obtain a Public Trust suitability determination
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U.S. Citizenship
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Tooling: Selenium, JMeter, JUnit, JIRA, and Confluence
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Cloud automation experience
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Familiarity with Agile frameworks
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Working knowledge of test management software tooling
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Experience working with CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins) to monitor/implement test scripts (JUnit)
Required Clearance:
Desired Qualifications:
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Active CBP BI
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Experience with CBP
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with an ability to express and document complex technical concepts in business terms. Person must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with technical staff, non-technical staff, end-users for requirements gathering, testing, training, and outcome validation. Good English-language skills, both verbal and written
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Excellent team-oriented interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional project team environment
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Understanding of concepts of project planning and project management techniques to assist in small projects and/or group initiatives
About Aveshka:
Aveshka is a professional services firm focused on addressing our nation’s most complex threats and challenges. We’re committed to supporting our clients’ missions with services delivered by our diverse and experienced staff. With expertise in cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and public health, our experience base spans federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector entities.
Aveshka encourages collaborative communication and ongoing learning. Some of our benefits include:
Extensive training programs-
Gym membership reimbursement
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Education reimbursement
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Technology benefits
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Commuter benefits
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Generous paid time off and much more!
Aveshka is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
