Modern Technology Solutions - Colorado Springs, CO

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Colorado Springs, CO
11-50 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Automation Tester to support the United States Space Force (USSF) in Colorado Springs, CO. This role is pivotal in developing software solutions that enhance the Cyber Operations Branch's capabilities in defending against cyber threats targeting both ground and space systems. The successful candidate will be part of a high-performing team that operates within a fast-paced environment, adhering to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles. This framework integrates agile and DevOps practices at scale, ensuring that security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The position requires a proactive leader who can analyze test results, coordinate with development teams for bug fixes, and develop automated test scenarios for performance testing. The role also involves reviewing existing test procedures and recommending improvements, as well as coordinating with the testing team to create performance test plans and cases. As a Senior Automation Tester, you will be responsible for utilizing various web methods (GET, PUT, POST, DELETE) and validating XML and JSON bodies using parsers. You will also conduct load and security testing on web services, design and develop test automation scripts, and research software issues to validate feedback, response time, and error codes. This position is critical in delivering deployable defensive cyber solutions that protect and respond to USSF mission systems, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance in software development.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze test results and coordinate with the development teams for bug fixes.
  • Analyze the underlying causes of performance issues and provide corrective action.
  • Develop an automated test scenario and environment for performance testing.
  • Review and recommend improvements in existing test procedures.
  • Coordinate with the testing team to develop performance test plans and cases.
  • Utilize web methods like GET, PUT, POST, DELETE, etc.
  • Validate XML and JSON body using JSON parser.
  • Implement OAuth and OAuth2 authentication mechanisms.
  • Conduct load and security testing on web services.
  • Design and develop test automation scripts to create, enhance, debug, and run test cases.
  • Follow test automation guidelines and research software issues through testing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development, or a STEM-related specialty and 10 years of related professional experience; or a Master's degree in the same fields with 8 years of related professional experience.
  • Proficiency in at least two programming languages: Java, Angular, Gitlab, RHEL, JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr, and Python.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and agile project management.
  • Knowledge of software development life cycle management and program/project management.
  • Experience in cross-functional teams and agile software testing.
  • Familiarity with test-driven development, software test planning, and software test automation.

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with SIMP Project, Docker, GIT, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Suricata, Zeek, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Neo4J, PostgreSQL.
  • Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command.
  • Experience with Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZYO) program office.

Benefits

  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
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