Test Engineer 3 TE 3 - BCT LLC

BCT-LLC is seeking a Tester Engineer 3. The ideal candidate must possess an active TS/SCI with FSP. This is a customer-facing role in the Annapolis Junction area.

Tester Engineer analyzes system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance areas.

Description:

Provide engineering, testing, and documentation for agile software development test activities. This task does not conform to the traditional waterfall testing approach; instead, it leverages agile methodologies where reliable tested pieces of software services are created, development level tested, and delivered to the user in a DevOps approach. Product owners work in short spin cycles (develop, test, deploy, repeat) to eventually realize a full capability/service to achieve full required performance satisfaction outlined in the program statement of capabilities. To achieve this goal, an operational assessment must occur for each capability/service to evaluate suitability and effectiveness.

Tester Engineer shall:

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications and REST APIs;
• Create, execute, and maintain automated test cases to validate software functionality;
• Analyze requirements and generate test scripts from Use Cases;
• Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to understand project requirements and user stories;
• Identify, analyze, and report defects;
• Verify fixes and track issues to resolution;
• Perform manual testing when necessary to supplement automated testing efforts and
• Participate in Sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, Sprint demos, and retrospectives.

What you need (Specific skills):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of experience. Four additional years may substitute for a degree.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C#
• Comfortable with Linux/Unix command line interface and command execution.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Hardware and how it influences Software configuration performance
• Familiarity with modern test automation tools and libraries (e.g., Selenium, SOAPUL, Python)
• Familiarity with debugging mechanisms across various languages.
• Familiarity with container technologies management practices (e.g., Docker, Podman) and orchestrated technologies (e.g., Gitlab, Jenkins)
• Solid understanding of scrum and agile methodologies.
• Experience creating user stories and defining acceptance criteria.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of JIRA or similar tools for tracking issues and managing tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team

Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

BCT-LLC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include:

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
• BCT-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Mentor Program

Who is BCT?

BCT, LLC is a woman-owned small business, founded in 2006. Since then, BCT has worked tirelessly to construct a foundation laser-focused on its core values of Humility, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Kindness, Gratitude, Innovation and Initiative. In mobilizing these values, BCT has been able to deliver exceptional service to its valued customers and seeks to maintain that reputation in each step along the way. Headquartered in Annapolis Junction, MD, they serve customers throughout the DMV, and beyond. With a combined 70 years of experience directly supporting the missions of National Security, BCT’s leadership knows their business better than most. Employees find themselves highly supported by a very dedicated and available home-office team in addition to leadership whose main-focus is their employee’s success and happiness. In short, BCT does small business like none other - come check out the difference!

BCT LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All facets of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based solely on merit & business need. Candidates and Employees will never be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.