Lead Software Quality Engineer

Lead Software Quality Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

Are you looking for a challenging Software Quality Engineer position working with an extremely talented software team developing the future of Navy EW systems now? This program is a seven-year $1.2B program to provide the U.S. Navy's next-generation SIGINT, EMW, and IO weapon system.  The system is critical to the ability for our forces to fight and win in the increasingly sophisticated and complex EW threats of our adversaries. 

We are seeking an experienced Software Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in ensuring our software products meet the highest standards of quality, security, and performance. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in modern DevSecOps practices and have a strong background in automated testing and quality assurance processes.

This role does not develop the code we deliver or the automated tests, or the CI/CD pipelines.  But we are looking for someone with broad technical knowledge to be able to leverage these tools to find quality concerns and look for quality opportunities, as well as report objective quality metrics across the program.  This may include writing scripts, tests, queries, and automation to help determine where quality changes are needed.

Responsibilities:

• Primary
  • Quality Reporting: Automate quality metrics reporting using tools like Jira and Xray to provide real-time insights into product quality.
  • Trend-Analysis: Utilize existing development and test toolsets to drill into available data and perform trend analysis to focus quality improvement efforts and implement training, coaching, and tool improvements. 
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements to increase efficiency and quality in software delivery.
  • Documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation on test strategies, test cases, and test results to aid in transparency and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Automated Testing: Understand how to review automated testing, and leverage testing tools to use current technologies to find quality deficiencies and opportunities in the development cycle.

• Additional
  • CI/CD Pipelines: Leverage Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines using tools like Bitbucket, ensuring seamless code integration and deployment to identify quality coding and process issues; Be able to implement new quality gates as agreed to with management to improve quality.
  • Security Testing: Support and participate in security testing practices, integrating security checks into the CI/CD pipeline with tools like SonarQube.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required to be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in software quality assurance, with a focus on automated testing methodologies.
• Proficiency with DevSecOps practices and how to apply them to enhance software security and quality.
• Proficiency in using Jira for project management and issue tracking.
• Experience with Bitbucket for source code management, particularly in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools like Xray for test case management and execution to find quality opportunities.
• Familiarity with static code analysis tools like SonarQube for code quality assurance.
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Java, or similar, for test automation to be able to exploit technology to improve quality.
• Must be able to work with a matrixed development team within a team environment
• Must be able to present to the customer in front of a large audience.

Desired:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Certification in software testing or quality assurance (e.g., ISTQB).
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure) in the context of testing and deployment.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of performance testing and load testing tools.
• Knowledgeable on Agile software development practices

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$68,400-$143,700

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.