2025-0309, Application Test Engineer (MS Windows / Web)
Duties
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 tocover various aspects of the application, including functionality, performance, security,and usability.
- Test Execution: Running tests, both manually and through automation, to identify bugsand ensure the application meets requirements.
- Defect Management: Logging and tracking defects using bug-tracking tools, andworking with developers to resolve them.
- Test Automation: Developing and implementing automated test scripts to improvetesting efficiency and coverage.
- Collaboration: Working closely with developers, business analysts, and projectmanagers to ensure a smooth and efficient testing process.
- Test Environment Management: Setting up and maintaining test environments toensure accurate and reliable testing.
- Reporting: Generating reports on test results, defect status, and overall applicationquality.
Continuous Improvement: Identifying areas for improvement in the testing process and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
The scope of the assignment will be covering the following deliverables:
- Test Plan (to be delivered periodically as required to support the activity under test;
- Test Case / Procedure (to be delivered as required to support the specific activity under test for the period needed;
- Test Run / Logs (Test logs generated are archived and provided to support the event/activity; defects are recorded);
- Test Report (to be delivered for each event supported);
- Issue/Observation Reports (these reports will be manually entered and their specific counts will be further reflected in the test reporting);
- Test scripts (test scripts developed and maintained in a master repository to support the various test setups and executions, including automated testing);
- Technical reports (generated as required and directed).
The services underpinning the deliverables are required to be delivered within NCIA business hours as per paragraph 9 of this statement of work and their related acceptance criteria. The content and scope of each sprint will be agreed with the technical lead and product manager during the sprint-planning meeting in writing.
The contractor shall participate in workshops, events and conferences related to the supported services, as requested by the NCIA project team.
Requirements
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