Junior Test Engineer (DEA)

About the role

hatch I.T. is partnering with Expression to find a Junior Test Engineer. See details below:

About The Role:

Expression is seeking a Junior Test Engineer to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Investigative Case and Data Ecosystem (ICDE) modernization effort. The program is focused on delivering a modern, secure, user-friendly investigative and case management ecosystem supporting DEA's law enforcement, investigative, forensic, and intelligence communities.

The Junior Test Engineer will work with developers, business analysts, and experienced QA professionals to support functional testing of Pega applications and related system capabilities. This early-career position will help validate functionality against requirements and user stories, document defects, maintain test artifacts, and contribute to quality throughout the Agile software development lifecycle.

Location and Clearance:

- Clearance: Top Secret clearance required and willingness to pursue SCI.

- Location: Arlington, VA. The program is primarily onsite at DEA Headquarters.

About the Company:

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s “Perpetual Innovation” culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for their clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with their clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.

Responsibilities: - Support the design and execution of functional test cases for Pega applications by following established testing guidelines and workflows.

- Work closely with developers, business analysts, and senior QA team members to understand requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

- Assist with validating system functionality against documented requirements to confirm expected system behavior.

- Execute functional and regression tests and accurately document test results.

- Help identify and document software defects and collaborate with engineering teams to follow issues through resolution and retesting.

- Participate in test-planning activities by providing input on test scope and helping estimate testing effort under guidance.

- Maintain and update test documentation, including regression test cases, test results, testing checklists, and supporting QA artifacts.

- Support User Acceptance Testing and other system validation activities as assigned.

- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

- Support testing throughout development iterations and help ensure testing activities align with sprint requirements.