Junior Test Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is currently looking for Junior Manual Test Engineer with agile methodology experience to join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

As a member of the BEAGLE ASF Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP agents and officers are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.

As a Junior Test Engineer, you will support the delivery of customer-defined systems and software projects by assisting with various testing activities. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in software testing within an agile environment.

Responsibilities:

Assist in creating test procedures for the current backlog items under the guidance of senior team members.Help define tests for backlog items and support the estimation of tasks needed for creating manual tests.Support the development and implementation of quality assurance methodologies to ensure compliance with QA standards and procedures.Assist in developing and executing software test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Integration, Migration, Regression, and Performance testing.Help identify system and software problems, record defect backlog items, and report testing results under supervision.Support the establishment and maintenance of a process for evaluating hardware, software, and associated documentation.Assist in mapping tasks and tests to backlog items to ensure requirements traceability.Provide support during independent User Acceptance Testing (UAT).Collaborate with the product team, supporting teammates, and contributing to team success with a positive attitude.Participate in Agile Scrum sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations, retrospectives, and solution releases.Assist in defining automated testing components in collaboration with developers and product managers.Support the design of test scenarios and test plans for automated tests under the guidance of senior engineers.Assist in creating project resource estimates, metrics to track completion phases, defect reports, and quality metrics.Contribute to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organization’s agile project lifecycle.Assist in running test validations at various levels, including DB validation, logging validation, and UI validation, under supervision.

Qualifications:

Required: 

•Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria include, but not limited to:

3-year check for felony convictions1-year check for illegal drug use1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.3 years of experience in software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.Basic knowledge of SQL and database validation is a plus.Experience with test automation tools and frameworks is desirable but not required.

 

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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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$72,700 - $149,200

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.