Job Description
This role provides technical expertise with developing and executing automated testing scripts as part of a tailored SAFe Agile DevSecOps pipeline. This role performs software development to implement scripts, evaluate test results, and implement a feedback loop in a Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery Pipeline. Flexible cross-training to also provide systems engineering, software development, training, security, and testing is also desired.
This role is responsible for technical planning, verification and validation, and fielding. Duties include performing integration, system testing, and quality assurance. This role also requires generating test data in multiple environments.

Participate in program Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, Increment planning) to support innovation and enhancement of custom applications through iteration/functionality testing

Participate and collaborate with team members to assess StoryPoint/complexity efforts (using best practices) to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria

Collaborate with team members (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Software Developers) to develop test approaches with emphasis on automation of recurring/regression test cases through selected toolsets

Develop test validation scripts using program designated languages (ex: Python)

Develop automated test cases using knowledge of custom Applications through designated GUI/COTS products (ex: Selenium and Katalon Studio)

Leverage DevOps practices to ensure repeatability and Configuration Management of test cases/scripts are maintained the continuously improved

Develop and document end-to-end functionality test case narratives using task management system (JIRA/Confluence)

Generate test data and identify use/corner cases required to meet User Story/Customer needs

Support performance testing/evaluation activities using tools such as Jmeter

Perform job duties within Commercial cloud development environments

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Proficient with common Agile practices and DevOps development practices

Extensive experience with scripting languages (ex: Python) to automate tasks

Extensive experience in test data/script development

Ability to test both front end changes and back end applications processes

Knowledge of or direct experience with software performance testing practices

Extensive experience with creation, authoring, execution and documentation of test cases/result sets for software products in an agile cadence

Extensive experience working in an Agile development environment and tempo

In-depth experience working/testing within Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex: AWS) and DevOps tools

Demonstrated ability to work within agile team collaborative environment with ability to execute test cases complimentary to development efforts

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Working knowledge of SAFe Agile, its goals and practices

Candidate must have an active clearance with polygraph.
Candidate must have BS with 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience with administration of MS Windows Server or Linux environments (Lab or Personal development space)

Experience reviewing output of CI jobs and capable of tracking test failures back to code changes that resulted in bugs

Capable of review code check-ins to understand the impact of code changes on system functionality and potential applications bugs.

Direct experience with AWS environments

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We're laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.