Software Test Engineer

Overview

At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business-a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: www.criterion-sys.com. Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a mission-focused Software Test Engineer with automation experience to support and contribute to our government customer's success in Denver, Colorado!

 

***ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED***

 

This position is on a program that is at the forefront of developing and operating state-of-the-art Geospatial Intelligence analysis software. The team builds and maintains an exceptionally robust platform enabling users to address challenging real-world problems by converting disparate data into actionable information. They work directly with operational users to design, develop, and maintain capabilities that empower analysts to create actionable intelligence from the massive volumes of Geospatial Intelligence data to give our intel and combat organizations the decision advantage over our near-peer adversaries.

 

As a Software Test Engineer, you will work in a fast-paced environment providing quality assurance through the writing and execution of manual and automated regression tests. You will be supporting developers by testing new software as it is completed and supporting our customers directly with troubleshooting support. Additionally, you will help ensure the programs' products provide the reliable performance that our customers require.

 

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities

• You will learn how to utilize our software from an end-user perspective; write and run automated front-end regression tests; write and perform manual regression testing procedures; document test performance, bugs, and design inefficiencies in the software; assist developers in creating realistic testing scenarios.

Qualifications

Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• An active TS/SCI security clearance, preferably with CI polygraph
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of working experience in Software Testing
• Bachelor's degree and or equivalent experience in a related field in lieu of a degree
• Test engineering experience in a government contracting environment
• Experience with aspects of software development: infrastructure, design, development, test/QA, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
• Organized and capable of documenting existing test capabilities, test performance, and test needs
• Experience writing and running automated back-end tests
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

Preferred Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• Experience with Agile methodologies and working on an Agile development program
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Experience with test automation frameworks
• Comfortable in Linux and Windows
• Experience with command/line scripting, such as Bash
• Any experience in these areas: AWS (Amazon Web Services), Docker/Kubernetes, Document-Oriented Data Stores (i.e., Elasticsearch, Solr), Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and OGC WMS/WFS, Javascript, HTML5, CSS, and RESTful APIs, Git

Security Clearance Level

• TS/SCI with an adjudicated CI polygraph or ability to obtain a CI polygraph

Certification

• Security+ certification or obtained within the first six (6) months of employment

Work Schedule

• Full-time on-site at a designated facility.

Pay Rate

• The projected compensation range for this position is $145,000 - $190,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Criterion Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

 

Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization.  We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individual's protected status:  race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://careers-criterion-sys.icims.com/.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME