Principal Software Test Architect
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Nashua
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description See what you're missing. Our employees work on
the world's most advanced software and electronics - from
developing world-class autonomous mission management capabilities
to advanced data analytics to support the warfighters and the
intelligence community. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are
developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing
strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And
you can, too.Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to
change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our
customers first -exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who
Protect Us--." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come
build your career with BAE Systems.Our engineers are the lifeblood
of our company and we're more than 5,000 strong. With our robust
offering of educational and career development opportunities, your
chances to grow are limitless.The Digital Architecture Team (DAT)
is responsible for building microservice cloud infrastructure and
data collection software. Our team built a highly scalable
containerized gRPC microservices platform and micro-frontends web
applications. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced
Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to ensure the quality and
reliability of our software products built on modern technical
stack. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
software testing methodologies and passion for delivering
exceptional products to end-users.Please note that pursuant to a
government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship
status.Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Responsibilities:
- Develop and Execute Test Plans:
- Design, develop, and implement comprehensive test plans and
test cases.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance
testing.
- Automation Testing:
- Create and maintain automated test scripts using tools like
Jest or Jasmine or Mocha or similar.
- Perform functional, regression, Integration, and performance
testing.
- Bug Identification and Reporting:
- Identify, document, and the track software defects using issues
tracking tools like JIRA.
- Work closely with the development team to reproduce and resolve
issues.
- Quality Assurance Processes:
- Participate in requirement reviews to provide input on
testability and quality risks.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best
practices.
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers
product managers and other team members.
- Provide feedback and recommendations to improve product quality
and user experience.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in
software testing.
- Suggest improvements to existing testing processes and
tools.Must be able to obtain a Secret ClearancePreferred Education,
Experience, & Skills Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance and
testing.
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and
processes.
- Experience with both manual and automated testing.
- Experience with Dockers, Kubernetes cluster, Helm charts,
Ingress, and containers.
- Technical skills:
- Proficient with the test automation tools such as Selenium,
WebDriver, Jest or Jasmine or Mocha or similar.
- Familiarity with programming languages like Python JavaScript
react next.js.
- Experience with version control systems particularly
GitLab.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins.
- Understanding of web technologies
- Understanding of GRPC and micro services
- Soft skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies.
- Preferred qualifications:
- Experience and testing microservices and distributed
systems.
- Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or
roadrunner
- Experience with agile/scrum methodologies.
- Certification in software testingPay InformationFull-Time
Salary Range: $112420 - $191070Please note: This range is based on
our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are
determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to:
business considerations, local market conditions, and internal
equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills,
education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we
support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their
health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to
work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision
insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan;
disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have
an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks
including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as
other types of leave, including paid parental, military,
bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to
receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other
incentives may be available based on position level and/or job
specifics.About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is
the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense,
aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of
products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as
advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions
and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting
lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems.
Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts
- defending national security with breakthrough technology,
superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the
latest technology and defend national security, you will
continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a
global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that
truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global
innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial
electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what
is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees
opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities
can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far
reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented
Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the
industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities
we serve.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE
Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture
where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are
conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected
at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the
full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being
their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide
impactful professional development experiences to our employees and
invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and
drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant
opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally
designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
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