System One · 21 hours ago
Senior Test Engineer
Vienna, VA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expSystem One is a leader in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. They are seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead testing efforts for complex systems, ensuring compliance with requirements and best practices while mentoring peers and developing test automation solutions.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Create Test Plan documents for the most complex systems utilizing client's Standards and templates
Perform analysis and interpret results, present recommendations, potential alternatives, risks, and downstream impacts for the most complex systems
Ensure clear, concise, and expert communication including progress reports, test case or plan documentation, root-cause defect reporting, risks, blockers, etc., to facilitate accurate understanding of testing activities
Coordinate and perform testing of the most complex systems during the System Integration Testing phase
Participate in the most complex System Development Life Cycles activities utilizing SAFe Agile best practices and methodologies
Participate in sizing and estimation for the most complex projects and changes
Serve as subject matter expert and mentor to peers
Create and/or update manual test cases and scripts within the approved and appropriate test tool(s) for the most complex systems
Build highly complex test cases with automation in mind by following established test management standards and best practices for the most complex systems
Execute existing highly complex automated test scripts for the most complex systems
Update the most complex automation test cases while trouble shooting errors
Create automation parameterization files using client's UFT or Java based frameworks; update as needed when trouble shooting errors. Utilize xpath tools to troubleshoot web element issues
Independently develop test automation using client's DevSecOps Test Automation Low Code Framework, ensuring adherence to established policies and best practices; troubleshoot the most complex errors within automation scripts
Develop test automation that meets audit traceability requirements by integrating required test artifacts into Azure DevOps and complying with DevSecOps CI/CD standards
Create all required documentation (test results, knowledge articles, sign-off, etc.) following client's Testing Standards, tools and templates
Document defects/bug and follow established defect/bug lifecycle procedures and policies for the most complex systems
Perform advanced root cause analysis for identified defects/bugs, provide detailed documentation and insights to developers for solutioning Collaborate with peers, Developers, business partners and all other stakeholders to ensure business needs are communicated, documented, and satisfied
Perform analysis related to changes in policies, procedures, and products; determine downstream impacts on testing
Analyze and identify highly complex process, data or technology improvement opportunities, provide recommendations to include risk considerations and downstream impacts
Provide recommendations related to testing practices to facilitate process optimization
Participate in project and product team meetings, collaborating and contributing while maintaining line of sight on goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience
15+ years of experience in technology testing
Broad expertise in specialization and complete understanding of related disciplines
Expert technical skills working with various software programs
Expert knowledge of testing tools, dependent on the project/product
Working knowledge of various database types and SQL skills required to query test related databases
Expert knowledge of Test System Management tools including Azure Boards, Azure Test Plans, and Micro Focus ALM
Expert knowledge of client's Microfocus test automation framework components including Micro Focus UFT, BlueZone, and the development and maintenance of test parameter files
Basic knowledge of VBScript and/or Java programming languages in alignment with assigned work
Advanced knowledge of client's Test Automation Low Code Framework components including Gherkin, Cucumber, web element locators, xpath, HTML, CSS, Git version control, Selenium, and Azure Pipelines
Advanced knowledge of API testing using Postman Pro
Expert knowledge of NFCU systems and environments including mainframe, on-premise, and cloud hosted applications
Expert research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Expert written and verbal communication skills
Expert knowledge of testing processes, including creating a test plan and opening bugs
Ability to handle fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines
Extensive experience working and participating in cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Expert knowledge and experience following Systems Development Life Cycles
Expert organizational, planning and time management skills
Expert skill communicating with all levels within an organization
Expert skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
Expert skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely
Expert skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
Extensive experience working in an IT environment
Expert knowledge of client's business processes and applications
ISTQB Foundation level certification (CTFL)
DevOps Institute DevOps Foundation (DOFD) certification
ISTQB Advance level certifications (e.g., Agile Tester, Test Analyst, Test Manager)
ISTQB Test Automation Engineer
Azure DevOps AZ-900
Preferred
Scaled Agile Framework - Leading SAFe - DESIRED
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans
Participation in a 401(k) plan
Company
System One
System One is a professional staffing firms.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$301.8MKey Investors
TruistOaktree Capital ManagementProspect Capital Corporation
2021-01-28Debt Financing· $290M
2020-12-08Private Equity
2016-09-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Troy Gregory
Chief Executive Officer
Dan Moran
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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