Test Engineer/Test Specialist

Guidehouse is a leading management consulting firm serving the public and commercial markets.  We guide our clients forward towards new futures that build trust in society and your professional skills along the journey.  Join us at Guidehouse.

Responsibilities

The Test Engineer will support the further development of an Authoritative Data Environment for the Department of the Navy Client. Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Performs analysis of documented user requirements and directs or assists in the design of test plans in support of those requirements for complex software/hardware applications.
• Reviews user application system requirements documentation;
• Designs, defines and documents unit and application test plans;
• Transforms test plans into test scripts and executes those scripts.
• May participate in all phases of risk management assessment and software/hardware development under the direction of a Senior Test Engineer.
• Ensuring proper execution of test scripts and documentation of test results in test logs or defect tracking systems.
• Ensuring that the test designs and documentation support all applicable client, agency or industry standards, timelines and budgets.
• Responsible for the development of test data to be used in performing the required tests.
• Ensures conclusions and recommendations are fully supported by test results, and managers are fully informed of testing status and any deviations from documented user requirements.
• Assists in the analysis of test results, document, conclusions and makes recommendations as supported by such analysis.
• Work with both the Agile and Waterfall methodologies and be a part of multiple Scrum teams as needed to support the project.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of experience with Experience with Inbound/Outbound Interface files and database validation.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training or work experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required to start

Preferred:

• Working Knowledge and experience with the Navy’s MPT&E personnel systems.
• Ability to clearly and concisely describe in written form, software problems and anomalies.
• CA DevTest programming and implementation
• Serena Dimensions configuration management and release management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products

Desired

• Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL), ASTQB
• Direct understanding Navy-HR MPT&E business processing.
• Oracle database and the PL/SQL programming language to develop queries, view, and packages as needed.
• Understanding Serena Dimensions or version control and release management systems
• Experience is any of the following:
  • AWS Cloud Services
  • CA DevTest
  • Tableau
  • Axon
  • API testing

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.

Disclaimer

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Rewards and Benefits

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program