What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Engineer position at Decisive Point Consulting Group?
Essential Functions :
Primarily responsible for defining and executing a process to document and prioritize data mapping and transformation requirements for the DoD / IC enterprise. Develop detailed data mapping and transformation requirements packages to be used by CDF Common Transformation Service (CTS) engineers to implement within the CTS system. In this role, you will :
Responsible for the overall testing of systems including functional testing of new requirements, regression, and operational testing.
Engage in comprehensive back-end testing of systems, employing scripts & code-based testing methods to ensure robust performance and reliability.
Take initiative in writing unit tests and actively contribute to enhancing the existing testing frameworks and methodologies.
Drive the development and automation of test plans and cases, with an emphasis on back-end functionalities and integration points.
Perform system, regression, user acceptance, integration, and performance testing to ensure delivery of high-quality systems.
Lead the creation, development, and execution of test strategies and plans, showcasing strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
Collaborate closely with developers and engineers, fostering a cohesive environment and ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
Manage and integrate testing practices within a DevSecOps platform, ensuring security, and operational resilience.
Generate test reports and file bug reports for any identified deficiencies.
Physical Demands :
Physical demands of this position include ability to :
Be independently mobile.
Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience :
A minimum of 5 years of experience with testing including analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, maintenance, quality assurance, troubleshooting and / or upgrading of software systems
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g. Security )
Understanding of foundational ETL concepts
Experience with testing data flow, management, and storage solutions (i.e. Kafka, NiFi, and AWS S3)
Experience with writing automate test cases for the languages such as Python and Java.
API testing tools (RestAssured)
Performance testing tools (JMeter)
Version control systems (Git)
Continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Travis CI)
Years of Experience : Senior Level (9 )
Education : Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (preferred)
Location : Chantilly, VA
Clearance : Active TS / SCI w / ability to obtain CI Poly
Desired Skills :
Experience or expertise using, managing, and / or testing API Gateway tools and Rest APIs (desired)
Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, Selenium)
Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer with a focus on Java and Python applications.
2 Experience in Software Testing
Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) processes.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
Strong written and oral communication skills
EEO Minority / Disabled / Female / Veteran
