Software QA/Test Engineer

at  Raytheon

Onsite
Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
This position is CONTINGENT upon funding, an open position, customer approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and successful TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance crossover.
Raytheon The Software QA/Tester will work as part of a team supporting a suite of applications supporting global mission activities. These applications are based on products such as AWS, Oracle, SharePoint, and other web-based solutions. This role will verify developed software meets the specified requirements and produces the desired result combined with ensuring any defects are identified and documented. The person in this role will have polished skills in building test cases based on use case development mythologies as well as knowledge and experience with automated testing. The portfolio contains, but is not a complete list of, the following:
A custom production application that has a central repository for the search and discovery of internal document sensitive data and associated artifacts.
A custom production application which provides workflow and research with the ability to review, disposition, build a profile and update or nominate candidates to other Partner organizations.
A targeting and knowledge management tool which stores products in a centralized repository making it easy for search and discovery.
In this role, the Software QA/Tester will perform the following functions (may include but is not limited to):
Develop, perform, and support manual and automated integration and regression testing.
Develop, perform, and support post deployment validation of components.
Develop and maintain test plans and scripts to identify software problems and causes.
Provide analysis and recommendations for automation of test suites.
Develop automated scripts to decrease the time needed to perform testing.
Develop automated scripts to decrease the likelihood of bugs or unplanned outages.
Work with applications in a cloud environment.
Work side by side with project teams on a daily basis to consult with the development and operations teams to test applications.
Work in a team environment with contractors from multiple companies.
Participate in formal and informal reviews at pre-determined points throughout the development cycle.
Participate as a member of the agile development team.
Write test cases and scenarios.
Develop and execute test plans, procedures and scenarios for regression, performance, process, functional, system integration and Agile (deliverable) acceptance testing to ensure new applications and software modifications meet requirements and perform satisfactorily in the system environments.
Document the successes and failures of all executed test procedures.
required skills and demonstrated experience
The ideal person will have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience:
Demonstrated experience with the development of test cases as part of an agile team.
Demonstrated experience using a test automation framework.
Demonstrated experience using test automation tools.
Demonstrated experience with use of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for development and execution of test scripts.
Demonstrated experience with managing testing for multiple applications during the concurrent development cycles.
Demonstrated experience with Regression, Integration, API, or Functional testing.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing test plans and cases.
Desired skills and demonstrated experience
Skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not required to perform the work include:
Demonstrated experience using JIRA, Confluence and SharePoint.
Demonstrated experience briefing technical topics to a non-technical audience.
Demonstrated experience in strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in strong leadership ability and experience juggling competing priorities.
At Raytheon, you have the opportunity to try new things and make a bigger difference across a broader end-to-end solution, a richer technology and product set, an expanded range of disciplines, a growing global footprint and a more diverse team of colleagues and customers.
This position is CONTINGENT upon funding, an open position, customer approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and successful TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance crossover.
A large, multifaceted program is searching for a Software Configuration Manager(SWCM) to follow the basic principles of Configuration Management. S/He will establish and maintain integrity for all digital products throughout the entire life cycle. The individual will provide support the development team in providing innovative solutions through automation, continuous improvement, and common architecture. The person in this role will be part of a skilled workforce providing support for all digital computing products, legacy and emerging.
The SWCM department is looking for a full-time and on-site - Software Configuration Management Engineer, located on-site in Northern VA.
Responsibilities to Anticipate
Design, plan, enforce and coordinate CM processes and procedures
Configuration Planning & Identification
Change Management & Version Control
Status Accounting & Configuration Audits
Product Release
Manage digital product development libraries
Document and maintain guidelines and standards for dependency management, build and versioning
SWCM Tool administration / manage all access to the source code repository (i.e. AWS CodeCommit / Git)
Administer/manage SecDevOps tools
Facilitate the Digital Change Review Board (DCRB)
Maintain familiarity with program schedule, identifying risks and aligning work to promote reuse and efficiency
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience is required.
Experience with version control and change management tool(s)
Software Configuration Management technology, Information Technology (IT), and/or development experience
Solid proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and MS Office
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date.
Qualifications We Value:
Typically requires Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of solving complex problems, sharing knowledge and documenting work
Experience with SWCM tools
Experience with scripting programming languages (i.e., Perl, Kshell, batch, Python, Ruby, Jenkins, or Chef)
Experience with Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) concepts
Database / SWCM tool administration experience
Proven experience with configuration management concepts and implementation
Experience with software industry best practices such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI)
Work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures