CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED In this role, you will have the opportunity to: learn how to utilize our software from an end-user perspective; write and run automated front-end regression tests; write and perform manual regression testing procedures; document test performance, bugs, and design inefficiencies in the software; assist developers in creating realistic testing scenarios. Qualifications: Required: Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance and a polygraph preferred 2+ years of related work experience in software test engineering (hiring for various levels) Test engineering experience in a government contracting environment Experience with aspects of software development: infrastructure, design, development, test/QA, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance Organized and capable of documenting existing test capabilities, test performance, and test needs Team player – support, back-up and collaborate with other testers, developers, and associated operations integration team Strong communication – clear, concise, collaborative, well-spoken/written, capable of remaining calm while discussing difficult issues with customers and employees Self-motivated to explore new and better ways of improving our test performance and coverage Security+ Certification; or obtained within the first six (6) months of employment Experience writing and running automated back-end tests Desired: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Experience with Agile methodologies and working on an Agile development program Experience with test automation frameworks Comfortable in Linux and Windows Experience with command/line scripting, such as Bash Any experience in these areas: AWS (Amazon Web Services), Docker/Kubernetes, Document-Oriented Data Stores (i.e. Elasticsearch, Solr), Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and OGC WMS/WFS, Javascript, HTML5, CSS, and RESTful APIs, Git Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
