Steneral Consulting is Hiring a Hybrid Work - Need Software Test Engineer in Gaithersburg MD Near Gaithersburg, MD
Duration: 6 months w/ extension Location: Gaithersburg, MDHybrid (2 days on site)Position: Software Test EngineerProcess: 2 interviews over TeamsMust be USC or GCKeys/Notes
Java/ Python
Selenium
Postman
Experienced in API testing
Experience with Linux based systems
SQL
An ideal candidate, in addition to demonstrating solid technical competence and a mastery of software testing skills, understands how the technical and functional aspects of a product impact a project’s business requirements. They are customer-focused, and in addition to entering bug reports, can communicate with product and project managers about user experience, risk analysis, and other non-technical aspects of the product. Candidates should demonstrate that they can think on their feet and bring their own ideas and creativity to their work; they are self-motivated to complete testing in a timely way; they recommend improvements to processes; they show an ability to dive deep and gain in-depth understanding of complex products and benefit the entire team through their ideas and experience. Responsibilities
Work in-office with a small, tight-knit team of experienced test engineers.
Work closely with development engineers to troubleshoot problems and recommend solutions.
Understand product requirements: review documentation, ask probing questions of product owners, formulate test plans, and estimate test times.
Build test environments, write automated tests, plan and execute manual tests, and report test results in a timely way.
Basic Requirements
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
2 years of practical experience using Linux-based systems (command line competence)
Preferred Qualifications
Practical experience in Linux, Windows, and/or Mac environments
Practical experience in containerized environments, such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Experience with user interface automation tools, such as Selenium, Katalon Studio, etc.
Experience with backend test tools, such as Jmeter, Postman, etc.
Proficient writing tests in Java, Python, Bash, or similar.
Experience testing APIs
SQL query experience
Understanding of automation frameworks
Firm grasp of TCP/IP networking concepts and practice
Familiarity with PC and server hardware
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working with both local and remote teams
Experience with broadcast, streaming, or on-demand media systems