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Ellumen

QA Software Test Engineer- US Customs and Border Protection

Ellumen, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900


QA Software Test Engineer (Agile Team - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Company: Ellumen

Location: Remote / On-site as needed

Position Type: Full-time

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and active DHS clearance required

Ellumen, a three-time

Top Workplace

recognized by the Washington Post, is a leading IT solutions provider offering a broad range of technology services to government and commercial customers. We are seeking a

QA Software Test Engineer

to join an Agile team supporting the

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Information and Technology (OIT) . This position involves working on the digital transformation and integration of emerging technologies into mission applications, supporting modernized, cloud-based applications in production.

As part of the team, you will be involved in the continued development, enhancement, deployment, and sustainment of CBP systems, prioritizing features and capabilities aligned with operational needs. The role requires expertise in software testing, test automation, and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Testing & Automation :

Automate testing for both new and existing functionalities with minimal supervision. Utilize complex testing tools to develop and execute automated tests. Develop functional scenarios, detailed test cases, and review complex test plans, procedures, and scripts based on functional specifications.

Test Execution :

Execute manual and automated tests, track progress, log defects, and validate issues in Defect Management Tools. Debug, document, and complete hardware/software testing tasks according to internal standards. Retest features after fixes and provide feedback to the development team.

Collaboration & Reviews :

Participate in project status meetings and provide progress updates on testing activities, risks, and issues. Engage in peer reviews of test cases, test plans, and process improvements. Collaborate with business analysts (BAs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure testing aligns with requirements.

Test Documentation & Reporting :

Document and communicate test results, defects, and status to the development and management teams. Proactively suggest improvements for testing processes and execution. Create and maintain test data for testing scenarios and coordinate execution.

Quality Assurance :

Perform advanced software testing, error analysis, regression testing, and performance testing. Conduct stress, reliability, security, and performance testing using tools like LoadRunner and JMeter. Participate in integrating automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline using tools like Git and Jenkins.

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship

with the ability to pass a DHS background investigation. Experience :

Minimum of

2 years of mobile testing experience . At least

4 years of hands-on coding experience in Java . 3-5 years of experience

using automated testing tools like

Selenium, Appium, JMeter, Postman , or other similar tools. Experience in

508 compliance testing . Proficiency with

Agile SDLC , web services, and API testing using

REST

or

SoapUI . Experience with

test case design ,

regression testing , and

error documentation .

Skills & Tools :

Experience with

JIRA ,

Git ,

Jenkins , and

MS Office

(Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint). Familiarity with

CI/CD pipeline integration , stress, reliability, security, and performance testing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in

Business Management, Information Systems, Computer Science , or related field with

3-5 years of relevant experience .

Additional Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to prioritize testing issues and resolve them efficiently. Experience working with

web-based applications

and modern technologies. Ability to thrive in a

fast-paced

environment with tight deadlines and new challenges.

Benefits:

Ellumen offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage and other benefits discussed in detail during the interview process.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an

equal opportunity/affirmative action employer . We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Ellumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer . For more information on our equal opportunity status, please view the

EEO is the Law

poster

here .

If you're ready to be part of an innovative and collaborative team supporting the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's mission, apply today!

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