Senior Software Tester - Test Automation

$86K — $138K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9 years of experience without degree, 7 years with Associate's, 5 years with Bachelor's, 3 years with Master's, or 0 years with PhD
  • Proficient in test automation for API and UI testing using Python Selenium
  • Strong analytical and writing skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to follow procedures
  • Collaborative team player
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools like Azure DevOps
  • US Citizenship and active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

  • Learn the system behavior and program processes
  • Develop and execute automated tests based on team conventions
  • Report test findings and document errors
  • Understand hardware configurations and their application capabilities
  • Provide estimates for assigned tasks
  • Contribute to team/project standards and evolution
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, enhancing team collaboration

Benefits

  • Hybrid work option available but primarily onsite in Santa Clara, CA
  • Opportunity to work on the Navy’s Tomahawk Missile program
  • Involvement in a collaborative team environment
  • Potential for professional development through Agile methodologies
  • Ability to impact tactical and training operations directly through software enhancement
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced software tester with test automation experience who will work as part of the test automation team on the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) program, part of the Navy’s Tomahawk Missile program.

Peraton develops several TMPC applications, providing support for tactical and training operations. Functions provided by these applications include mission planning; data distribution; strike planning, rehearsal, and coordination; strike execution, monitoring, and control; strike reporting; and communications configuration and data management/delivery.

The primary focus of your test role on the test automation team, in collaboration with your team members, is to develop and execute automated tests to verify system behavior. Tests are written for both API and UI testing. This role may have the ability to work in a hybrid capacity, but is primarily on-site in Santa Clara, CA.

While testing is the primary responsibility, you will perform non-test activities, as needed and able, to support the overall focus and commitment of the team.

 

As part of the team, you will:

  • Learn the system behavior
  • Learn the program’s processes and procedures
  • Develop and execute automated tests, following team/project conventions
  • Report test findings and document new errors per team/project conventions
  • Understand hardware configurations and applications/capabilities for each configuration
  • Provide or validate estimates for assigned tasks
  • Contribute to the evolution of the team/project standards and conventions
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up)
  • Work in a collaborative team
Qualifications
  • HS 9 years, AS 7 years, 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
  • Experience with test automation for API and UI testing using Python Selenium, with an in-depth knowledge of Python
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong writing skills
  • Ability to follow procedures
  • Ability to work within a collaborative team environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools, including Azure DevOps (TFS)
  • Familiarity with Visual Studio or other IDE
  • US Citizen and Active DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

The following knowledge and experience are a plus:

  • Software background with an understating of software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile
Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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