BCT LLC is seeking a Test Engineer 3. The ideal candidate must possess an active TS/SCI with POLY. This position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. CI Poly must be less than five years old.
A career at BCT LLC means being part of something bigger than yourself. Our success comes from the dedication of our people and their commitment to delivering meaningful solutions for our customers and their missions. If you’re looking for a supportive, team-oriented workplace where collaboration and shared success matter, we invite you to explore a career with BCT LLC.
If you are seeking a meaningful work experience along with a workplace culture that thrives on teamwork, we invite you to explore this career opportunity to join us.
Role Description:
The candidate will be a dedicated tester with experience in both the Software and Hardware worlds. A tester in this role will enable other test teams and testing activities by designing testing postures/frameworks at a macro level and supporting work performed at the micro level. Members of this team will get a broad spectrum of the entire effort and help drive testing design/ improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to understand project requirements and user stories.
- Understand HW Intricacies to help prioritize testing based on risks.
- Design and prototype automated test frameworks for applications and REST APIs.
- Analyze requirements and generate test use cases.
- Identify, analyze, and report defects.
- Verify fixes and track issues to resolution.
- Perform manual testing when necessary to supplement automated testing efforts.
- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, sprint demos, and retrospectives.
Qualification requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of experience.
- If the degree is not in the STEM field, must have an additional 5 years of Testing for a total of 13 years.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
- Comfortable with Linux/Unix command line interface and command execution.
- Experience designing and developing automated test frameworks from scratch.
Desired skills:
- Familiarity with Hardware and how it influences Software configuration/performance.
- Familiarity with modern test automation tools and libraries (e.g., Selenium, SOAPUI, Python)
- Familiarity with debugging mechanisms across various languages.
- Familiarity with Container technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman) and orchestration technologies (e.g., RKE2)
- Understanding of software configuration management practices and CVCD tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins).
- Solid understanding of Scrum and agile methodologies.
- Experience creating user stories and defining acceptance criteria.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to analyze requirements and create detailed test cases.
- Knowledge of JIRA or similar tools for tracking issues and managing tasks.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team.
What we Offer
Some of BCT LLC’s benefit offerings include:
- Very competitive 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
- BCT-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health/Dental/Vision Coverage
- Competitive PTO & Federal Holiday package
- Life/AD&D/Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Tuition/Training Reimbursement
- Gym Membership Program
- Pet Adoption Program
- Several Scholarship Opportunities- available to BCT family members/dependents
Salary Range: $190,000 - $291,000
Who is BCT?
BCT LLC is a small business founded in 2006. Since then, BCT has worked tirelessly to construct a foundation laser-focused on its core values of Humility, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Kindness, Gratitude, Innovation, and Initiative. In mobilizing these values, BCT has delivered exceptional service to its valued customers and seeks to maintain that reputation at each step. Headquartered in Annapolis Junction, MD, they serve customers throughout the DMV and beyond. With a combined 70 years of experience directly supporting the missions of National Security, BCT’s leadership knows their business better than most. Employees find themselves highly supported by a dedicated and available home-office team and leadership whose focus is their employees' success and happiness. In short, BCT does a small business like none other - check out the difference!
BCT LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All facets of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based solely on merit & business need. Candidates and Employees will never be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience; non-STEM degree requires 13 total years of testing experience
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#
- Comfort with Linux/Unix command-line interfaces and command execution
- Experience designing and developing automated test frameworks from scratch
- Familiarity with hardware and its influence on software configuration and performance
- Familiarity with modern test automation tools and libraries, such as Selenium, SOAPUI, and Python
- Familiarity with debugging mechanisms across various programming languages
- Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker or Podman and orchestration technologies such as RKE2
- Understanding of software configuration management practices and CI/CD tools such as GitLab and Jenkins
- Solid understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies
- Experience creating user stories and defining acceptance criteria
- Ability to analyze requirements and create detailed test cases
- Knowledge of JIRA or similar issue-tracking and task-management tools
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
What We Do
BCT LLC (BCT) is Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), established in 2006, located in Annapolis Junction, Md. and employing a talented workforce of approximately 100 FTEs. BCT is a Services and End-to-End Solutions provider supporting the DOD and Intelligence Communities. We believe a better supported, prepared, and protected war fighter means and increasingly secure homeland. BCT's founders and staff are recognized experts in all phases of Services and Solution delivery; from initial concept formulation, through requirements development, system design, development, testing, certification, accreditation, and during mission operations. At BCT, we believe in creating a corporate culture that reflects our values, visions, and beliefs. This cultural identity, in conjunction with our corporate mission, affects the way our leadership and employees interact with each other, our teammates, and our customers. It provides a strong sense of self-worth and perspective that transcends the day to day operations of the company. Interested in exploring great new opportunities? Send your resume to [email protected] today!
