Senior Test Engineer

About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an experiencedTest Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
We are seeking a highly motivated person responsible for leading web application/web services testing projects. The successful candidate will be well versed in Software Testing and have a deep understanding and experience with Software Development Life Cycle and Data Management. He/she will work collaboratively with all entities involved in the project and will serve as a lead for the communication with testers, developers, program leadership, staff, and the client.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Utilize technical skills to develop test plans, test cases/scripts, test automation
• Execute test cases and document test execution artifacts
• Develop, implement, and track project metrics to report testing status
• Understand the use cases and business rules related to the system developed to communicate effectively with the client, stakeholders, and engineers.
• Develop and execute test cases for Section 508 compliance
• Provide input to develop and maintain the project plan and schedule to meet all project objectives
• Perform basic database queries to validate backend expected results
• Manage test assignments and results for the team through JIRA
• Work within an Agile process through Sprint planning/close, and scrum meetings
• Prepare material for customer meetings as required
• Document project decisions and risks, socialize them with the product owner
• Provide support for production outages, and product deployments
• Provide test planning and execution estimates for new development activities
• Effectively communicate to other team members information regarding code defects, code releases, requirements, acceptance criteria and environments status and needs
• Mentor and assist junior software testing team members

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 16+ years of experience or a Master's with 14+ years of experience., 10 with PhD
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.
• Great customer relationship building and people skills.
• Strong software testing experience.
• Working experience with Jira, SCRUM, Selenium
• Expertise in Agile principles

Desired Qualifications: Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Active Public Trust Security Clearance
• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment, handling and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Works under general direction, independently determines and develops approach to solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively across all levels of staff and management.
• Advanced level knowledge of Jira, SQL, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
• Experience in System Architecture & Design.
• Familiarity with government environments and standards is desired.
• Experience with Cloud and DevOps principles is a plus.

Benefits:
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way
Target Salary Range
$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
Our Values
Benefits
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

• Paid Time-Off and Holidays
• Retirement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care