Test Lead - Apex Systems

Job#: 2036958

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Test Lead for one of our top government clients in North Charleston, SC.
Location: North Charleston, SC
Hybrid work schedule
***Must have active Secret Clearance***
You will be a good fit if you have:
5+ background with manual, functional, integration and automated testing (Building test scripts, managing those scripts, how they alter those scripts). Automated testing experience is super important. Selenium/Cucumber
Solid DevSecOps background. Familiar with the DevSecOps Pipeline. Knows infrastructues and tools for automated testing
Good cultural fit and communication skills

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Tool Selection and Evaluation: Conduct rapid Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to select automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber) for functional end-to-end, unit, and regression testing that can be integrated into our
• CI/CD pipeline to test Appian Low/No Code business logic and applications.
• Test Development: Collaborate with users and developers to write automated functional and fuzz tests for Appian and .Net based applications, simulating both expected and unexpected user behaviors.
• Test Planning: Develop comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Government Acceptance Testing (GAT) plans.
• Test Coordination: Coordinate and manage the logistics, execution, synthesis, and analysis of UAT and GAT phases to ensure thorough testing and validation of our software products.

Qualifications:

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Proven experience in software testing, particularly in automated testing tools and methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests within them.
• Experience with Appian Low/No Code platforms and .Net based applications.
• Proficient in using automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, or similar.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with users, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills to coordinate complex testing phases.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in developing and executing fuzz tests.
• Familiarity with user behavior modeling and simulation in automated tests.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.

Required Experience and Education:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or relevant field).

Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience with research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs which may include database maintenance within an application area. Individual shall have experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting and notable experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting 
OR:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineerin g, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related IT discipline.

Experience: Master’s degree with 6 years of experience (or Bachelors with 8 years of experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or relevant field. Degree may be substituted with additional relevant industry experience and / or industry accepted training and certification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.