Software Engineer jobs in Portsmouth, VA

Position Description

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy and Commercial Customers - Serco has a great opportunity for you!

Serco is dedicated to advancing innovation and excellence in naval programs. We are committed to driving technological advancements that strengthen naval capabilities, enhance national security, and ensure the safety of our waters. As a member of Serco’s Maritime Engineering Operation (MEO), the legacy of famed firm JJMA, you will be joining one of the largest and most accomplished Maritime Engineering groups with a 70-year heritage of excellence. This team works collaboratively on naval engineering contracts supporting the Navy, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and other commercial customers to drive innovation and deliver solutions that address the complex challenges. As we continue to expand our operations and partnerships, we are seeking a visionary and experienced Chief Scientist of Naval Programs to lead our cutting-edge research initiatives from our Alexandria, VA office. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of naval technology. 

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for validating and developing all current and future software testing. You will work very closely with the team to drive validation of new and existing features, and you will be responsible for reporting and investigating issues that are detected. Additionally, you will help the ABL team provide high reliability and scalability through testing and automation.

In this role you will: 

• Develop methodologies and tools to ensure high reliability
• Perform functional, stress, integration, and performance tests on multiple levels within the system including software simulation, hardware-in-the-loop automation.
• Develop tooling/automation to improve the efficiency of validating the software.
• Identify effective test strategies for new/existing features and craft test plans accordingly.
• Analyze issues detected during our tests or reported by others and work closely with developers to fix issues and validate software changes
• Find software bugs through manual testing, automated scripting, and report investigation.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position you will:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, with practical software engineering experience.
• US citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (post employment)
• 2 years of Automated scripting experience plus years Software Testing Experience.
• Proficiency in Linux OS, prefer Debian and Red Hat Enterprise distros.
• Experience in test automation tools such as Selenium
• Demonstrable experience solving difficult QA problems (scalability, reliability, reporting, parallelization, etc).
• Experience in designing automation frameworks and developing test automation software.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Gitlab/Github
• Ability to travel up to 2 weeks a quarter.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Python
• Knowledge of C

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.