Test Engineer at Simple Technology Solutions

If you’re looking for a position with a company that values innovation in all that we do, value-orientation in all choices and decisions, and has an employee-centric company focus, you’ve come to the right place. Simple Technology Solutions’ motivated team members deliver remarkable solutions to our Federal Government clients every day. We are lifelong learners, value outcomes over busy-ness and cultivate collaboration over individual contributions.

Our in-depth experience helping government agencies in their installation, configuration, and optimization of leading Agile Software Development, DevOps, and Cloud Migration tools has led to rapid growth and an increased demand for our services. This growing team has an exciting startup feel, but we are not new to the game. As experienced government contractors, we are mentors, coaches, and thought leaders, who pride ourselves in sharing our knowledge and expertise with those growing within our organization.

A Little More About STS

You don’t get named a “Best Place to Work” by the Washington Business Journal, receive the Washington Technology magazine’s FAST50 status, and achieve Inc Magazine’s “Inc 500” status just by ‘talking the talk’. Our vision of excellence is aligned to our 'Techquity' (Tech-Equity) focus and drive. We understand that disparities and gaps in opportunities and earning potential exist for marginalized groups, such as people of color and women, in the IT industry. By leveraging the power, passion, and talent from this group we are able to deliver innovative GovCon IT solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations.

Our team members are not just ‘employees’; they’re parents, friends, volunteers, artists, students, athletes, and all of the other things that make them whole people. The flexibility that STS offers allows them to balance their personal lives while providing the top-notch services our customers have come to depend on.

Additionally, the team benefits from our partnerships with AWS, Google, Microsoft and CloudBees – with access to improved knowledge and the opportunity to become a SME with one or more of our above partners. At Simple Technology Solutions, we don't see Team Member benefits as 'perks'. Taking care of the people who take care of us is the standard. Click our benefits infographic to learn more about our industry-leading options that attract and retain top talent. But don’t just take our word for it, see what our current team members say about us on Glassdoor.

Simple Technology Solutions is a 8(a) HUBZone Company and we offer an annual $5,000 HUBZone bonus to team members that live in a qualified HUBZone and provide the required supporting documentation. To see if you could qualify for an annual HUBZone bonus, check out the HUBZone map HERE.

Simple Technology Solutions is looking for a Test Engineer to add to our team.

Quick Position Overview:

US Citizenship is required
Bachelor's Degree is required
5 years of Test Engineer experience required

The Role:

Simple Technology Solutions (STS) is currently recruiting for an anticipated proposal for a federal contract. This position is contingent upon contract award and client acceptance.

Simple Technology Solutions (STS) is looking for a Test Engineer to add to our team. In this role, the Test Engineer will have overall responsibility in the performance of both manual and automated software test plan development and execution. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in test automation, manual testing, and Agile methodologies to create and execute comprehensive test plans. Your contributions will play a critical role in delivering high-quality software products to our client while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

The Test Engineer at STS will:

Apply a deep understanding of software testing types and methods to support Agile Software Development and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.
Implement and utilize various test tools such as Selenium, Katalon Studio Automation, Groovy, and JavaScript to support automation and performance testing.
Utilize command line terminals like Git CMD, collaborate with defect tracking systems such as Jira, and work with developer tools like Visual Studio Code and IDEs.
Develop and implement efficient testing strategies, including the creation of test conditions and test scripts tailored to specific projects.
Ensure comprehensive testing coverage and requirements traceability by crafting, implementing, and enhancing detailed test plans, test cases, user stories, test steps, and test automation
Define clear expectations for all testing tasks, including inputs and outputs, to maintain a consistent testing process
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, scripts, and create necessary test data for Agile Software Development teams. This includes various testing types such as functional, integration, regression, data integrity, stress testing, and assisting with user acceptance testing.
Skillfully decompose requirements into detailed test cases for both functional and regression test execution.

Education and Experience:

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related field or study
5 years of hands on experience as Test Engineer
Proficient understanding of software testing methodologies to support Agile Software Development
Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium, Katalon Studio, Groovy, and JavaScript for automation and performance testing
Experience in managing both manual and automated testing teams, including goal-setting, task delegation, and status reporting
Proven track record in developing and executing efficient testing strategies, including test conditions and scripts for projects
Experience creating and maintaining centralized test management systems to monitor test progress and results
Demonstrated ability to ensure comprehensive testing coverage and traceability through detailed test plans, cases, and automation
Proficient in defining precise expectations for testing tasks, including inputs and outputs.
Familiarity with command-line terminals (e.g., Git CMD), defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira), and developer tools such as Visual Studio Code and IDEs
Competence in using Chrome developer tools to analyze web page content and resources
Expertise in crafting and executing test plans, cases, scripts, and test data for Agile teams, covering various testing types
Skilled at identifying gaps and deficiencies in business requirements, technical specifications, and testing documentation
Experience in defect tracking and reporting key metrics to drive process improvements
Ability to coordinate and set up test environments for planned test executions

Required Certifications

Quality Assurance Institute (QAI) Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) certification
Katalon Practitioner certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification

Additional Requirements

US Citizenship is required to obtain required clearance

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Professional development and training
Performance-based incentives
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
$300 work from home stipend
Unlimited PTO
Paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
Company paid wellness benefits through Classpass
$5K professional development budget to be used for training and certifications
Student loan repayment assistance through Gradfin

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Simple Technology Solutions, Inc. (STS) requires all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved by STS. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination OR apply for a religious/medical accommodation OR show proof of state exemption prior to the first day of employment. Failure to meet these requirements may affect your employment eligibility with STS.
STS is committed to equal employment opportunity. STS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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