Lead Test Engineer (TS/SCI + CI Poly) with Security Clearance

---

Job description

Description The DarkStar Group is seeking a Lead Test Engineer with a TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program. THE PROJECT The DarkStar Group's team solves unique and challenging intelligence problems for a Special Operations customer. This work is as close to the mission as a technologist can get, so the environment is fast-paced: team members face rapidly-changing requirements and priorities as mission needs evolve. If you hate monotony and want to use your skills to have a direct impact on real-world operational success, this is the project for you. We are a multi-faceted software development and systems administration team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed cloud infrastructure (OpenStack) with a true big-data footprint (over 10 petabytes). Our diverse background of experience in mission support and software development serves as a catalyst to solve unique and challenging intelligence problems in support of special operations analysts and their on-going activities. Prototyping and frequent, iterative feedback are core to our delivery approach, anchored by a need to work quickly in support of our missions. The technical stack is quite robust and includes Java, Python, C#, C/C++, Geospatial tools, Big Data and Graph Products (Hadoop, MapReduce, Spark, ElasticSearch, Neo4j), Linux, OpenStack, AWS, Ansible, SQL/NoSQL, Text Processing, Cloud Services, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and more. Work on this program takes place in the Herndon, VA area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS clearance and a willingness to obtain a CI Poly: a current TS/SCI + CI Poly is preferred. THE ROLE The DarkStar Group is seeking a Lead Test Engineer who is experienced in both manual and automated testing, with the ability to lead all test processes across different environments (low side and highside) within this program. They will be responsible for delivering formal test documentation and ensuring that our products are reliable and meet the necessary standards. We are looking for someone who has hands-on experience with automated testing (front-end, back-end, and full end-to-end), and who can guide the team in selecting and implementing the right technologies to meet our testing needs. This team is building innovative software solutions to support users in the defense and
intelligence communities. Our products and services contribute to missions in support of
national security, provide expertise used in the latest app technology, support efforts for the
health and sustainability of our planet. Now is your chance to amplify your impact, working to
solve the world's most pressing challenges. As an industry-leading earth observation satellite imagery provider, our team unlocks the promise
of space to help governments and businesses solve problems on Earth and beyond. We monitor
global change, deliver broadband communications and advance space operations with
capabilities in Space Infrastructure and Earth Intelligence. Principal Responsibilities: Lead and execute all manual and automated test processes on low side and high side environments.
Deliver formal test documentation and reports, ensuring that the products meet the necessary reliability and quality standards.
Provide hands-on automated testing expertise for front-end, back-end, and full end-to-end processes.
Collaborate with software and system engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage and efficient test execution.
Guide the team in selecting and implementing the right tools and technologies for testing needs.
Define and establish test processes to streamline testing in multiple environments at different classifications for each sprint and release.
Ability to map requirements to developed features to be tested in a formal presentable test plan
Required Skills Willing to take on a hands-on role in testing processes.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related discipline (4 years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree).
10+ years of experience in manual and automated testing.
Strong experience with automated testing tools and frameworks for front-end and back-end testing.
Experience with delivering formal test documentation in a structured environment.
Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating environments.
Experience with Java programming.
Desired Skills (Optional) Experience with end-to-end automated testing.
Experience with continuous integration environments, particularly Jenkins.
Experience in cloud testing environments.
Ability to guide teams in adopting new testing technologies and methodologies.
Proficient in static code analysis tools, such as SonarQube, with a strong understanding of their implementation and usage.
Proficiency in using Cypress for automated testing, with experience running tests during builds and nightly end-to-end tests.
Experience with Fortify for security testing and the ability to troubleshoot configurations in Jenkins.
Experience with DevOps pipelines, including validation tests, services, processes, and reporting through Confluence.
Understanding of unit testing practices and how to utilize available data effectively in low side environments. About The DarkStar Group Our Company The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. Our Benefits The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits: very strong salaries;
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
a generously-funded HSA;
an 8% 401(k) contribution; 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
a generous training budget;
$25,000 employee referral bonuses;
business development / growth incentives; and
top notch company swag.
We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

<!– job description page –>