Software Test Engineer - Rockville, United States - Guidehouse

Description

Job Family

Software Development & Support (Digital)

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

None

We are currently searching for a Software Test Engineer to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

This opportunity is a full-time position with Guidehouse, that can be performed remotely while supporting on-site researchers in Rockville, MD.

What You Will Do

Demonstrate curiosity and energy in designing, creating, executing, and reporting test plans
Author test plan documents
Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium.
Integrate Selenium scripts with GitHub Actions.
Determining test cases to automate or to complete manually.
Determining the need for different types of testing: integration, functional, logical path, statistics, performance, availability, security, regression, smoke, etc.
Assist in clarifying requirements while participating with a diverse team of experts.
Responsible for consistent usage of testing infrastructure, policies, processes, and procedures across the development team – influencing culture for effective testing
Provide leadership in using testing principles, including risk identification, registration, and mitigation.
Author test status reports and inform the Product Owner as to the status and quality of software.
Author test summary reports are to be kept under system configuration management.
Experience with Windows and Linux server environments. Familiarity with cloud computing environments and methods

What You Will Need

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 4 years' related experience
Experience authoring test plans, test status reports, and summary reports
Knowledge of functional testing, test automation concepts, continuous integration, and testing web applications
Experience with the Selenium toolset

Experience with version control and collaborative development practices, deploying code (including GitHub Action, pull requests, and code review) using Git and GitHub.

Demonstrated experience in test automation development, using frameworks and tools like Cucumber, Postman as well as REST/JSON APIs.
Experience with the Postman, ReadyAPI with Groovy scripting to Test the APIs.
Experience with software development and coding
Experience with LINUX/UNIX and Windows
Familiarity with cloud computing environments and methods
Strong oral and written communication skills

What Would Be Nice To Have

Bachelor's in life sciences, bioinformatics, physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
Experience with performance testing and usability testing
Experience with Java and C#
Experience with Python, Perl, and scripting languages

The annual salary range for this position is $95,800.00-$143, Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at or via email at All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies.

All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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