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Actalent Software Validation Engineer in Fairfax, Virginia
Description:
In this role you will support all aspects of the of the software engineering lifecycle, with particular focus on automated software testing, hardware/software integration, systems administration, lab management, and modeling and simulation software development. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Real-time & Embedded Software, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support program statement of work by applying fundamentals of software engineering to all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle
Coordinate and collaborate directly with software development and other engineering discipline teams to develop, write, document, and execute software requirement verification and integration, tests, including identifying and tracking issues through resolution
Support software integration with hardware components in systems integration labs and other integrated test environments
Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle activities and the Agile process for critical mission system software products
Work on an Agile scrum team to execute and automate infrastructure maintenance and user services
Utilize software development skills to design, code, and implement tests: unit, integration, regression
Perform detailed design, code, and testing of those requirements at the domain level as well as support of system and operational testing
Analyze software and system requirements allocated to computer software configuration items (CSCI)
Create, design, maintain and expand infrastructures to support automation
Support tool development to support streamlining of current processes and development of continuous test integration environment
Collaborate with the team in order to quickly develop innovative solutions to resolve challenging problems
Ensure that thorough, clear, and complete documentation is created and maintained to support current and future integration activities
Submit detailed problem reports for any anomalies identified during testing
Skills:
object-oriented programming, linux, python
Top Skills Details:
object-oriented programming, linux, python
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline
Some experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, or C#
Some experience with Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) and Object-oriented Programming (OOP)
Experience with Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems
DoD Top Secret clearance/SAP, SCI eligible
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Experience in complete software development lifecycle
Experience in Agile Software methodologies - Scrum, Kanban, etc.
Demonstrated understanding of application and embedded software integration procedures
Demonstrated experience with software test automation at multiple requirement levels
Demonstrated experience with at least one of the following automated test frameworks: Cucumber, Google Test, TestComplete, AQT, Atlas, EggPlant, Unit Test Factory, RTCF, ATF
Cloud and container experience (e.g., troubleshooting Docker or Kubernetes deployed software)
Demonstrated advanced level understanding of application and embedded software integration procedures
Familiarity with software network interfaces
Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA
Active, current Security+ certification
Experience with writing and using scripting languages to support software integration, debugging, and maintenance
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.