Software Engineer Jobs in ASCENDING Rockville, MD

Working independently, the Lead Developer in Test serves as a technical expert/SME who owns the quality of software products delivered within the software development life cycle as well as leads and mentor a team (approximately 4-6 ) of other Developers in Test. Responsibilities also include developing and executing software testing components, developing automation solutions and performing manual tests as needed throughout the SDLC. Reports directly to a Director or Senior Director.

Responsibilities:

• Framework build and implementation for enterprise-wide applications.
• Ownership of automation architecture (both functional and performance) and set up test frameworks/infrastructure.
• Oversee/manage reviews of system architecture, code and design documents for specific portfolio.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Perform Independent Assurance on all SDLC phases in a project.
• Actively participate in collaborative resolution of defects including root cause analysis of production incidents.
• Continually look for ways to innovate and improve testing process to gain efficiencies.
• Demonstrates business domain expertise in the project involved.
• Create and Execute complex test strategies across multiple systems as required to execute tests. Architect, Design and Develop automation code, scripts, utilities, simulators, data generators, API/Interface testing solutions and other programmatic test tools to test complex systems.
• Review and provide feedback on system architecture, code and design documents.
• Champion the collaborative resolution of defects including root cause analysis of production incidents.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of Developers in Test.
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-4 years of proven experience working in the IT industry.
• Advanced understanding in computer science fundamentals - Algorithm design, Problem solving, Complexity analysis and data structures.
• Advanced understanding of testing process, test types, test design and testing methodologies.
• Expert experience with modern programming languages and common development technologies with software architecture and design skills.
• Expert experience with functional or Performance or Security or DevOps test tools.
• Expert experience in architecting, designing and developing automation frameworks and test suites.
• Experienced with Cloud related technologies.
• Experienced with Unix/Linux environment.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented and have excellent written & oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Leadership experience.