Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing or test automation
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python
Familiarity with defect tracking tools such as JIRA
Strong attention to detail in interpreting requirements into test cases
Responsibilities
Maintain and extend automated test suites using Python or other approved languages
Develop new automated test scripts for regression-based deficiencies
Document software anomalies and track defect resolution
Independently validate developer fixes during product line testing
Support reporting on test coverage and defect trends
Design and implement automated test frameworks for applications
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous verification
Benefits
Opportunity to contribute to national defense intelligence operations
Advancement in expertise in test automation and software quality assurance
Work in a collaborative environment with government stakeholders
Engagement in cutting-edge technology and methodologies
Potential for professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Overview
Apogee is seeking a Test Automation & Verification Engineer to support the mission of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring software reliability for PIR systems through automated testing, independent verification activities, defect tracking, and regression testing. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to national defense intelligence operations while advancing your expertise in test automation and software quality assurance.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and extend automated test suites using Python or other government-approved languages
Develop new automated test scripts to achieve high coverage of regression-based deficiencies
Document software anomalies and track defect resolution in the government's designated tools (e.g., JIRA)
Independently validate developer fixes during government-directed product line testing
Support reporting on test coverage, defect trends, and system readiness
Maintain the existing automated test suite utilizing Python or other government-approved languages
Develop new automated test scripts to ensure a minimum of 95% of regression-based deficiencies are identified within the designated testing environments
Document software anomalies and track defect resolutions to closure within the government's designated JIRA
Independently validate developer fixes during government-directed product line test evaluations
Design and implement automated test frameworks for PIR Enterprise Platform and associated applications
Develop test automation strategies aligned with DevSecOps and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Create automated unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end system tests
Implement automated regression test suites to ensure system stability across releases
Develop automated performance and load testing scripts to assess system scalability
Create automated security testing scripts to identify vulnerabilities and compliance issues
Implement test data management strategies and automated test data generation
Design and maintain test automation infrastructure and environments
Configure and manage automated test execution environments across development, test, and staging systems
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous verification
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is a leading provider of glass solutions, services, and technologies. The company offers glass products, including architectural glass, such as energy-efficient windows, curtain walls, storefronts, and entrances; and glass coatings for commercial buildings. It also provides glass fabrication services, such as cutting, tempering, laminating, and insulating glass units production; and project management services. The company serves the commercial construction and renovation markets, as well as the residential market. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota.
