Job DescriptionTensley Consulting is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of mission-critical software systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on Python development experience, a strong background in automated software testing, and experience working within modern CI/CD environments.
This position will focus on developing and maintaining automated test solutions, supporting software integration activities, troubleshooting system and network-level issues, and improving the reliability and quality of software releases.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, maintain, and execute automated software tests using Python.
- Build automated test solutions using frameworks such as pytest.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo.
- Analyze software and system requirements to develop appropriate test strategies.
- Support software system development, integration, and testing activities.
- Identify, document, troubleshoot, and track software defects.
- Use version-control systems such as Git or Subversion to manage software and test code.
- Test applications operating within Unix, Linux, or Windows environments.
- Assist with network and protocol-level troubleshooting and analysis.
- Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and other technical stakeholders to improve software quality.
Education / ExperienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of relevant military experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
A master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is preferred.
Salary: $100,000-$180,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position, but is not guaranteed. Salary is based on experience, location and contractual requirements which could fall outside of the range listed.
Required Skills- Experience developing software in Python, preferably using Python virtual environments.
- Experience developing automated tests using pytest or a similar testing framework.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo.
- Experience using version-control tools such as Git or Subversion.
- Understanding of software development, integration, and testing methodologies.
- Experience developing or testing software in Unix, Linux, or Windows environments.
- Knowledge and experience in at least three of the following areas:
- System requirements analysis
- Software system design
- Software system development
- Software system integration
- Software system testing
- Experience in at least four of the following technical areas:
- Software development using C, C++, or Java
- Software development for Unix, Linux, or Windows environments
- Development of Windows DLLs
- Object-oriented programming
- Script development using Python, Perl, Bourne shell, C shell, or another scripting language
- Web development using XML, PHP, MySQL, ColdFusion, or Apache
- Database experience with Sybase, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server
- Software reverse engineering and analysis
- Unix or Linux kernel development
- Bit-level data analysis
- Computer telephony development using technologies such as Dialogic cards
- Network protocol and standards experience, including TCP/IP, SNMP, H.323, X.25, 802.11, 802.16, SIP, MEGACO, or MGCP
Desired Skills- Experience with network protocols such as TCP/IP, MPLS, and Ethernet.
- Experience performing network or protocol analysis.
- Experience working with mission-critical or government software systems.
- Familiarity with multiple programming, scripting, database, and operating-system environments.
