SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER
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SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER

University of Washington

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Posted:
July 12, 2020
Location:
Seattle, Washington
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years. 

The Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington (APL-UW) is a national center for advanced science and engineering research and development and education.  APL-UW was formed in 1943 for the U.S.  Navy to bring university research resources to bear on urgent WWII defense problems. APL-UW has developed an international reputation for its broad based programs in science, engineering and for designing, building, and deploying the advanced technology required to meet the research needs of numerous government and commercial sponsors. With modern facilities, equipment and over 350 talented researchers and staff, APL-UW provides a unique, dynamic work environment with many opportunities.

APL has an outstanding full time opportunity for a Software Test Engineer.

The Software Test Engineer will be an integral member of a six person software development team that builds state of the art –real time applications used for a long running, mission critical US Navy shipboard data collection program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for all phases of software testing from development through final release. The candidate will need to closely work with individual developers and the team to create effective test plans and strategies as well as clearly communicate test results and software issues as they arise.  The candidate will work with developers to perform exploratory testing of newly implemented features to provide early feedback in the development process.  System-wide testing will require coordinating with the entire team to effectively fully test the system to uncover bugs and issues before releasing to the customer.  Must develop a deep understanding of the code architecture, requirements and system concept of operations in order to conduct exploratory testing in an attempt to find bugs and investigate system performance.  Will be responsible for creating, documenting and conducting formal test procedures with developers at APL and the customer to ensure implemented features match formal documented requirements. Will be responsible for formally documenting test results in reports and a bug database and presenting them to the team during weekly calls and periodic program reviews.  

The candidate will also propose new test tools and methods to the team and help implement them in order to improve the overall test process and coverage.  The testing of services and User Interfaces will require the use of various simulators, software log reports, and analysis of recorded media through the use of in-house test tools.  The successful candidate must have good skills at discovering the root cause of software issues, understand how to replicate them and communicate the issues with the developers to allow issues to be quickly resolved.

Software Testing

-Work as integral member of the software development team to test new features as they are being created, as well as regression testing to make sure new features to not introduce bugs in other parts of the system.

-Perform formal release testing of full system functionality before releases are made to the customer in order to identify issues early before the system is fielded to operations

Reporting and documenting

-Create formal test documentation and procedures

-Create formal test reports and use bug tracking system as part of the release process.

Tools and Process Development

-Propose and then implement new tools and procedures to improve the quality and coverage of the testing performed.

-Research third part tools that can be used to improve the test process.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar field. Equivalent experience can substitute for degree requirement.

  • At least three years of experience in Java software application development.

  • Understanding of software development process.

  • Java Programming experience.

  • Linux systems operation experience.

  • User Interface development experience.

  • Demonstrated success working independently and as part of a team, and interacting cooperatively with people to solve problems effectively.

  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, including:
    -Documentation - to maintain and expand system procedures and configuration control.
    -Attention to detail - to ensure the testing is performed is in a repeatable and consistent manner.
    -Communication skills - to support all members of the team on a daily basis and to be able to effectively work in high pressure situations quickly troubleshooting systems in collaboration with all members of the team.
    -Time management – to effectively prioritize diverse task list and operational needs of the team.

  • Experience with Software Revision Control systems.

  • Experience with collaborative bug tracking systems.

  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

    Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

    DESIRED:

  • Current possession of an active Department of Defense security clearance.       

  • Experience with Software Requirements Analysis.

  • Experience with automated software test tools.

  • Experience with system and application performance monitoring tools.

  • Familiarity with software engineering process.

  • Familiarity with Unix network configuration.

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

    May be subject to successful completion of E-Verify process.

    Application Process:
    The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
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    Internal Number: 180623
    About University of Washington
    Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.
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