Test Engineer; Automated

Test Engineer (Automated)

Job Location s: US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Position Category:
Information Technology

Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Requisition :

The team supports a suite of web-based applications that automate data management for IC data custodians. The products facilitate the capture of information and approvals that allow for the movement of data through the customer mission space in a compliant manner. These products are critical to standardize and simplify data movement as well as data reuse and integration with downstream tools.

The TTO is performed out of the Peraton contractor facility and offers flexible hours.

Software Test Engineer will design and implement automated tests for web applications.

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph clearance required
• Twenty (20) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Math, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• 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

• 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

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace.

The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.