Software Test Engineer 2 - (Python, LINUX, Test Automation)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 06-4-STE2
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

The Software Test Engineer has responsibility for supporting full life cycle testing efforts of comparable size and scope. Works individually or as part of a team.

Experience required to support software development and full life cycle testing of mission systems including the design, development, and maintenance of test plans/cases/processes, the creation and maintenance of test environments and automated test capabilities, the performance of Integration & Testing and Acceptance Testing, and the reporting and tracking of problems through their resolution.

Knowledge of test automation using Python, performance/load/stress testing, data interface testing, user interface testing, security testing, code coverage tools, and systems integration testing.

Experience related to the installation, configuration, management, and enhancement of software applications, LINUX systems, and connected network components.

Position Required Skills:

• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
• Resolves software problem reports.
• Support software development and full life cycle testing of mission systems.
• Design, development, and maintenance of test plans/cases/processes.
• Creation and maintenance of test environments and automated test capabilities.
• Integration & Testing and Acceptance Testing.
• Reporting and tracking of problems through their resolution.
• Test automation using Python.
• Performance/load/stress testing.
• Data interface testing.
• User interface testing.
• Security testing.
• Code coverage tools.
• Systems integration testing.
• Installation, configuration, management, and enhancement of software applications.
• LINUX systems.
• Connected network components.

STE2 Qualifications:

Six (6) years of experience as a STE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

A Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Four (4) years of additional Test Engineer experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a degree.

Salary Range: **$138k-$168k (Annually)

**The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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