CANDIDATES MUST HOLD A TOP SECRET SCI Security Clearance to be considered for the role
Software platform is developed and deployed on AWS cloud environments. We are literally changing the state of the art of analysis tools. You can expect to work with highly motivated teammates that will support you, encourage you, and will expect reciprocal action on your part. This environment provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.
More About the Role:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to: learn how to utilize our software from an end-user perspective; write and run automated front-end regression tests; write and perform manual regression testing procedures; document test performance, bugs, and design inefficiencies in the software; assist developers in creating realistic testing scenarios.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
5+ years related work experience in software test engineering
Clearance requirements: TS/SCI with ability to obtain CI Poly
Test engineering experience in a government contracting environment
Experience with aspects of software development: infrastructure, design, development, test/QA, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
Organized and capable of documenting existing test capabilities, test performance, and test needs
Team player – support, back-up and collaborate with other testers, developers, and associated operations integration team
Strong communication – clear, concise, collaborative, well-spoken/written, capable of remaining calm while discussing difficult issues with customers and employees
Self-motivated to explore new and better ways of improving our test performance and coverage
Security+ Certification; or obtained within the first six (6) months of employment
Experience writing and running automated back-end tests
These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:
Experience with Agile methodologies and working on an Agile development program
Experience with test automation frameworks
Comfortable in Linux and Windows
Experience with command/line scripting, such as Bash
Any experience in these areas: AWS (Amazon Web Services), Docker/Kubernetes, Document-Oriented Data Stores (i.e. Elasticsearch, Solr), Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and OGC WMS/WFS, Javascript, HTML5, CSS, and RESTful APIs, Git
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
