Test Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced, results-oriented, mission-driven Test Engineer in support of a USG big data program that Extracts, Transforms, and Loads (ETL) incoming datasets for use by numerous down-stream systems and analysts. The qualified candidate will be part of an Agile team of multi-disciplinary engineers who support an effort to increase the speed of data delivery for structured and unstructured data in the interest and support of national security objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate the quality of data received from data sources to assess changes/updates required for existing data flows
• Evaluate conditioned data to ensure data is properly mapped and ready for UAT
• Create or update data models to ensure that data is stored in an organized manner
• Work with necessary technical support teams and business process owners for investigation and resolution of production quality control failures that affect operations service delivery
• Develop processes and procedures to support the operating quality and efficiency of quality control checks in the production environment
• Create and implement plans to improve data quality by identifying causes of errors or discrepancies and determining effective solutions
• Create test procedures to verify data accuracy and readiness for use in production environments
• Collaborate with developers, services team, and product managers to define the testing components that will be used to validate developed software

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Experience providing support to data engineering and ETL teams
• Experience with SQL, Python, and Pyspark Scripting
• Ability to work closely with highly technical IT database, development, and infrastructure teams
• Ability to effectively communicate issues in writing and orally at appropriate levels of detail
• Familiarity with Information Security best practices
• Experience using testing tools such as Jenkins
• Experience with Agile Scrum and tools, such as JIRA and Confluence
• College degree (B.S. or greater) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.