The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) must be able to meet the key criteria below:

• Location: Must reside in the Suitland, MD geographical area
• Years’ Experience: 5 years
• Education: Bachelors in IT related field
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• Work Authorization: Must be a United States Citizen
• Job Type: Full Time, W-2
• Key Skills:
  • Must have SDET work experience
  • Must have Java development experience
  • Must have automation testing experience (Selenium)
  • API/Microservices experience required

Overview
As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), will support the U.S. Census Bureau program. A successful candidate will have a background in implementing test automation framework and solutions for data intensive applications.
Responsibilities

• Work with relevant stakeholders to gather technical requirements, develop test cases, and requirements traceability
• Working with automated testing tools, specifically on data intensive applications and writing automation test code and frameworks that can simulate complex-system scenarios
• Have a java development background and take pride in developing highly optimized code
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills to present/demo your work on a regular basis
• Can work independently and take ownership of your tasks to completion and enjoy working collaboratively with team members
• Work in an Agile environment and group setting to provide timely, effective, and customized software solutions
• Interact with a cross functional team of business analysts, developers, testers, scrum masters and product owners to design, development and implement features and capabilities
• Design and implement automated test frameworks and tools to fill test gaps
• Independently lead test automation efforts and research, recommend, and implement creative technical solutions enabling the customer to achieve full automation
• Provide day-to-day support on testing related activities, such as creating and maintaining automated tests, researching new test software and reviewing test results
• You’ll prioritize product releases in a CI/CD pipeline

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor degree
• 5 years Test/Development experience
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• 2 years of experience with Java / Java Web Services RESTful (primary), WSDL, XML and supporting integration
• 2 years as a SDET, automation engineer or automation tester in all areas of the SDLC (Unit, Functional, Behavioral, Integration, End-to-End)
• Automated testing experience includes Selenium and Junit/TestNG
• Experience setting up automated testing pipelines using Jenkins and Linux scripting
• 2 years with testing tools/libraries for API based testing using (REST Assured, JSON or Postman)
• Experience with writing code that enhances API based testing using (REST Assured, JSON or Postman)
• Working knowledge of Git and Maven
• Experience with Continuous Integration methodologies and tools, including Jenkins and Linux scripting
• Previously had ownership over the data quality of a product or project, including test planning and execution, and maintaining test scripts
• Have experience with developing and deploying production facing web applications

About IBR
Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) is an emerging small business focused on delivering software and systems engineering solutions to government and commercial clients. Our talent acquisition strategy is tailored to career seeking candidates who embrace continuous learning and desire to grow as a professional in the software/systems engineering industry. We strive to enhance our team members ability to thrive in the workplace by creating a proper work/life balance and first-class benefits package that includes:

• Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 3 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid federal holidays
• 401k matching
• Life insurance, short term disability and long-term disability at no cost to our employees
• Health Care Flex Spending and Dependent Care Flex Spending accounts
• Training and education assistance opportunities

IBR is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to offer employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity/transgender status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. IBR does not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Learn more at http://www.teamibr.com
If alternative methods of assistance are needed with the application process, additional contact information has been provided below:
info@teamibr.com
407.459.1830