Software Test Engineer

WR Systems

Norfolk, Virginia

$104,000–$133,000 Per Year

1 day ago

Job Description

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: Limited travel; must be willing and able to support division travel to trade shows and customer sites, as needed.

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Software Test Engineer to support the design and testing of geospatial/geographic information systems (GIS) using advanced programming languages.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Supports geospatial-based software design and testing with an emphasis on:
- Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)
- Backend logic and databases
Conducts software testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning.
Supports the evaluation and validation of software functionality and performance.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

Bachelor of Science degree, conferred or currently in the final year of a program, in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related scientific discipline.
Three (3)+ years of Software Test Engineer experience.
Strong understanding of advanced programming concepts, including:
- Object-oriented programming
- Design patterns
- Multi-threading
- Inter-process communication
- Buffering
- Persistence
Solid understanding of data filtering, present-time filtering, future-time predictions, and interpolation/smoothing methods.
Ability to conduct performance tuning and debugging.
Experience with C++, C#, and/or Python programming.
Knowledge of technologies such as ASP.NET, Blazor, .NET Core, and Mono is beneficial.
Proficiency in a high-level programming language, with C++ and/or C# preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Position Salary Range: $104,000 - $133,000. The listed salary range represents the typical range for this position. WR bases the offered salary on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, knowledge, and skills, scope and responsibilities of the position, and market and business considerations.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Norfolk, Virginia
Industry	Other/Not Classified
Salary	$104,000–$133,000 Per Year
Company Size	100 to 499 employees
Year Founded	1983
Website	http://www.wrsystems.com/wr-systems/

About Company

Through the company's three core operations – Maritime Technologies, Healthcare Technologies, and Government Agency Technologies – WR Systems has, since 1983, supported some of the world's most well known and demanding customers by providing mission-critical technical solutions.

Off-shore energy companies and children's hospitals. Cruise lines and departments of state. The world's largest shipyards and 17 navies. Just a sampling of the repeat customers who choose WR Systems for the company's renowned customer support, deep technical expertise, and dedication to developing, deploying, and maintaining systems cost effectively, anywhere in the world.