Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer Location Hybrid work in San Diego, CA : About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview About The Role The Defense group supports the Department of Defense (DoD) mission to keep our homeland and its citizens safe. We provide solutions to improve the Nation's defense by providing software, systems engineering, IT, training and logistics and fleet management solutions. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to support the entire software testing lifecycle. The ideal candidate will develop, refine, and maintain test documentation; create comprehensive test plans and cases; and manually execute these tests. This role requires a strong understanding of our software systems, the ability to identify edge cases, and a proactive approach to uncovering defects. The Software Test Engineer will work closely with the development team to ensure that quality standards are met and will play an integral part in delivering reliable software solutions. What you'll do: The Software Test Engineer will be responsible for the following but not limited to: Test Plan Development: Develop, refine, and maintain comprehensive test plans and cases for all software functionalities. Manual Testing Execution: Perform thorough manual testing to ensure software meets requirements and is free of defects. Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Edge Case Analysis: Think critically to identify potential edge cases and proactively devise tests to address them. Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software defects; work with the development team to resolve issues promptly. Process Improvement: Continuously improve testing strategies, processes, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Reporting: Provide regular updates on testing progress, results, and quality metrics to stakeholders. Documentation: Maintain detailed records of test procedures, results, and any changes in the testing process. Qualifications Required qualifications: ~ Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level. ~2 years with BS/BA, 0 years with MS/MA, 6 years no degree. ~ Location: Local to San Diego ~ Experience: ~ Experience in software testing and quality assurance. ~ Experience developing test plans and test cases tied to requirements. ~ Experience performing manual test procedures and documenting results. ~ Testing & Technical Skills: ~ Experience using Selenium, Robot, TAF, or equivalent testing frameworks. ~ Experience developing integration tests for Java-based web applications. ~ Experience developing test plans linking test steps to requirements. ~ Skills: ~ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to understand complex software systems. ~ Excellent communication and coordination skills. ~ Ability to work proactively and independently while collaborating effectively with the team. ~ Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and testing methodologies. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range Details Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.