Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Makpar · Washington DC

Company

Makpar

Location

Washington DC

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Who we are:

Makpar is a team of innovators and consultants deploying cutting edge technologies for the federal government. We help our clients achieve their business and operational goals by solving complex problems through experience and intellect and build sustainable solutions that last. If you are driven and looking to tackle complex and critical client challenges, Makpar can provide a dynamic, mission focused, and rewarding environment for your professional growth.
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Our service offerings include Cybersecurity, Cloud Migration, IT Project Management, Agile Transformation, DevSecOps, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and Health IT. We are proud to be a Great Place to Workβ„’ certified four years in a row. Recent awards include Fortune Top 100 Small Place to Work, Inc 5000, and Inc Best in Business. In 2019, we were awarded the SBA Subcontractor of the Year Award (Region 3) for our program management and Agile development work at the IRS.Β 


Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a SDET to join our growing team. This role works collaboratively with a high-performing team of technical and business experts on a Federal project to support testing efforts throughout the entire solution lifecycle. The primary focus of this project will be dynamic and static analysis of a portfolio of federal applications to ensure deployment of high-quality software while utilizing an Agile development process.

Role Specific Duties:

  • Research and implement best practice solutions for various automated verification and validation processes.
  • Assist in coding an automated framework in a Test-Driven Development (TDD) style approach.
  • Research and implement strategies for minimizing development rework and validation times.
  • Convert manual test scripts to automated scripts.
  • Execute test scenarios, scripts and procedures for smoke, regression, and functional tests.
  • Integrate various Continuous Integration/Deployment solutions.
  • Integrate custom reporting and deliverable solutions where necessary.
  • Maintain and upkeep the implemented automated solution on a release basis.
  • Inspect and analyze all aspects of the applications technical stack and component interaction.
  • Verify source code updates during each release for "Testability" and "Readability".
  • Custom development of various testing utilities and libraries to maximize throughput and effectiveness.
  • Identify code specific edge cases and various breaking points as early detection during static verification of the code.Β 

Required Qualifications:

  • B.S/B.A. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or other similar fields.
  • 7+ years of automated testing experience.
  • Prior experience with defect management processes and tools; writing test plans and test reports; and testing on multiple platforms/environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and debugging skills.
  • Experience with Selenium WebDriver.
  • Experience with Java and other scripting languages/techniques.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of Agile development.
  • Experience in conducting internal/external quality audits is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are a plus.
  • Self-motivated, strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality while dealing with sensitive information.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
  • Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.

Benefits:

At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.

Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful!

Makpar is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

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Date Posted

10/27/2023

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