EMW

Application Test Engineer, MS Windows, Web

EMW

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: The Hague • 🇳🇱 Netherlands

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AzureJavaMS SQL ServerPythonSQLTypeScript

About the role

  • **1 INTRODUCTION**
  • The NATO Information and Communication Agency (NCIA) located in The Hague, The Netherlands, is involved in the maintenance and development of command and control capabilities for NATO as well as in the support of these capabilities.
  • In the light of these activities, the C2 Business Area is looking for an Application Test Engineer with experience in MS Windows and web applications testing.
  • **2 OBJECTIVES**
  • The main objective of this statement of work is to provide application-testing expertise and ensure the quality of the various applications within the domains of Force Management and Operations Planning, CBRN and Land C2 application services.
  • Delivery of the services under this statement of work requires skills and experience as application test engineer for MS Windows and web applications
  • **3 SCOPE OF WORK**
  • The contractor will be work under the direction and guidance of a NCIA technical lead and product manager, and will provide the service using an agile and iterative approach using multiple sprints. Each sprint is planned for an approximate duration of 2 weeks.
  • The work shall be executed mainly on-site at the NCIA The Hague. In exceptional cases, sprints might require the visit to other NATO sites and for such visits, the travel cost will be reimbursed separately. The work will be carried out accessing the Azure DevOps NATO Software Factory development environment as well as other Agency testbeds.
  • __The key responsibilities of an Application Test Engineer to be performed are: __
  • - Test Planning and Design: Creating detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to cover various aspects of the application, including functionality, performance, security, and usability.
  • - Test Execution: Running tests, both manually and through automation, to identify bugs and ensure the application meets requirements.
  • - Defect Management: Logging and tracking defects using bug-tracking tools, and working with developers to resolve them.
  • - Test Automation: Developing and implementing automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
  • - Collaboration: Working closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure a smooth and efficient testing process.
  • - Test Environment Management: Setting up and maintaining test environments to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
  • - Reporting: Generating reports on test results, defect status, and overall application quality.
  • - Continuous Improvement: Identifying areas for improvement in the testing process and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

  • **7 SECURITY**
  • - Performance of the services described in this statement of work requires a valid NATO SECRET security clearance prior to the start of the engagement.
  • **11 QUALIFICATIONS**
  • The consultancy support for this service requires an Application Test Engineer with the following qualifications:
  • Required minimum qualifications are:
  • - Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or related field;
  • - 3-5 years of extensive and progressive expertise as application test engineer of MS Windows and web applications;
  • - Proven knowledge of, and practical experience in, modern test engineering and test management methods and paradigms;
  • - Experience Microsoft Azure DevOps and Test Manager;
  • - Proficiency in scripting like Java, Python, C# and Typescript, or programming experience.
  • Preferable qualifications are:
  • - Master’s degree in computer science/engineering or related field;
  • - Knowledge of .Net Web API or similar;
  • - Knowledge of MS SQL Server;
  • - Experience with Git source control;
  • - Recent experience in planning and execution of validation activities within large-scale C2 exercises;
  • - Certifications, like ISTQB or CSTE.
  • Relevant soft skills are:
  • - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;
  • - Strong attention to detail;
  • - Good communication skills, both spoken and written, in English;
  • - Good presentation skills, taking in consideration the target audience;
  • - Team player, friendly and always willing to help others and to share knowledge;
  • - Good collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a multinational and diverse team;
  • - Growth mind set, always wanting to improve and to learn;
  • - Proactivity and taking ownership.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
application testingtest planningtest executiondefect managementtest automationscriptingJavaPythonC#Typescript
Soft skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillsattention to detailcommunication skillspresentation skillsteam playercollaboration skillsgrowth mindsetproactivityownership
Certifications
NATO SECRET security clearanceISTQBCSTE