Principal Test Engineer

Principal Test Engineer
Location: Dulles, VA
Must have an active Secret Security Clearance
Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.
Node is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to support the Agile-based design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Develops and leads continuous test activities in close coordination with the agile development/integration teams and other teams on the program
- Defines, plans and performs test assignments for large scale, complex, software and hardware systems
- Establishes automated and manual test methods and techniques, develops test plans and requirements, writes test procedures and reports, and conducts tests
- Collaborate with developers to create the appropriate automated and manual tests for software, interfaces, features, stories, workflows, etc
- Participates in test readiness reviews and design reviews
- Applies software development experience and knowledge to ensure test validity, integrity, quality, and execution
- Conducts tests which include collaborating closely with others in establishing language, database, and computer requirements along with configuration management techniques
- Performs test planning and implementation using state-of-the-art technologies, processes, and frameworks (e.g. SAFe or similar framework)
- Develops and maintains test documentation including plans, procedures, reports, etc.
- Analyzes test results and accurately discuss them with management and teams
- Documents and keeps program management informed of deviations from customer requirements
Requirements
Required Skills:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
- This is a Hybrid position, but remote work will be considered
- 8+ years of directly relevant experience, ideally in an agile environment
- 4+ years of automated and/or manual test experience
- Excellent and applicable experience with Agile Continuous Development / Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery along with hands-on experience with automated test tools such as Docker, Jenkins, JIRA, Git, Ansible, JMeter, RS spec, Cucumber, Jest, React Testing Library, Selenium Web Driver, Mocha, Jasmine, Chai, Karma, Enzyme, Cypress.io, Puppeteer, testing React applications and other industry-leading tools and techniques
- 2+ years’ experience developing software with Java, Cucumber, Gherkin or similar language in an agile environment
- Hands-on and meaningful experience with automated test tools, Selenium preferred
- Experience with requirements development and management along with associated
- Ability to plan and conduct security testing
- Meaningful and relevant experience in developing test procedures
- Experience with systems engineering and configuration management processes
- Able to generate test-related documentation as necessary
- Excellent teamwork skills including ability to work well with agile development teams, customers, and co-workers at all levels
- Ability to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations
Desired Skills:
- Experience with automated and manual testing processes
- Hands-on DevOps or DevSecOps experience
- Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques
- Experience and/or familiarity with one of more of the following program languages: Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, and JavaScript
- Experience and/or familiarity with one of more of the following database technologies: SQL, Oracle, MySQL, JBDC, NOSQL
- DHS experience
- Experience working in a cloud environment such as AWS or Azure
Required Education:
BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Systems Engineering. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.
Desired Certifications:
-DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II
-Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) or similar
-Certifications related to Agile development and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
-AWS Certifications
Company Overview:
Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.
Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:
OUR CORE VALUES
Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities
Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner
We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence
Our mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life
Long-Term Disability
Health Saving Account
401K
Three weeks of PTO
10 Paid Holidays
Pre-Approved Online Training