Job Description:GliaCell is seeking a
Principal Test Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems to a large government contract.
- You will design and implement automated tests for web applications.
- The ideal candidate will have experience with automated and manual testing.
Responsibilities: - The work offers flexible hours.
- Understanding of how to construct Gherkin to capture the desired behavior of a system
- Ability to develop and maintain automated test cases
- Ability to analyze and interpret test results
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve automation issues
- Ability to occasionally perform manual test verification
- Ability to participate in cross-disciplinary teams
- Strong teamwork and communication skills for coordination with teammates in building automation frameworks
Key Requirements:To be considered for this position you must have the following:
- Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
- Professional/Education experience: Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Works well independently as well as on a team.
- Strong communication skills.
Qualifications: - Knowledge of test automation tools or willingness to learn (e.g., Cucumber, Selenium)
- Experience writing tests in programming languages or willingness to learn (e.g., Python, Java)
- Understanding of web technologies or willingness to learn (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Experience working with databases (e.g., SQL)
- Experience designing and implementing automated systems to perform software testing
- Experience identifying and replicating errors in automation scripts
- Experience planning, executing, and analyzing test data to verify the performance and efficiency of system
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary Range: The salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 to $260,000. Our salary ranges are determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education and certifications. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across our projects. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred position during the hiring process. SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE.
Benefits:- CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents
- Guardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
- Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
- Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
- 11 Federal Government Holidays
- Work From Home Opportunities
- 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
- Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potential
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Professional Development
- 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Protection Program
- Financial Planning Assistance
- Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
- Monthly Team and Family Events
- Technology Budget
- Global Entry
- Annual Swag Budget
Learn more about GliaCell Technologies: https://gliacelltechnologies.applytojob.com/apply/
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