Software Tester (TS/SCI)

Description

The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company is seeking a Software Tester with a TS/SCI clearance (you can join the project with a TS or higher clearance and over time will be upgraded to TS/SCI Poly applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Dulles is an overview of the project as well as information on our company and our benefits.

THE PROJECT

The DarkStar Groups team writes CNO software for mobile devices (both Android and iOS) as part of a larger program providing multi-platform support of ongoing operational missions. On some projects in the IC/DoD you dont see how your work is being used. This project is very different - you get to see the software you write get put into action. You know who is using it on which missions and what impact your work is having. You have a ringside seat to the action. The work is very close to the devices and the hardware/software interface. Youll find mobile devices embedded systems linux kernels OS internals networking etc. Languages used depend on the specific operational mission being supported and often include C C Python and JavaScript. Overall there is room for a LOT of creativity in how to solve problems. The team is exceptional - both the government staffers and the contractors are highly-skilled and the team is unusually well-managed. It is fast-paced with turnaround times being measured in weeks but without the knee-jerk changes of focus that some projects have. The culture is about doing high-quality work that leads to successful missions: each Engineers work is visible so you wont work with any slackers. On-the-job learning is encouraged: as an example a strong low-level Software Engineer joined the team without much mobile experience and the team invested time and energy to spin them up on Android and iOS internals so they could become a strong contributor. The team regularly adds CNO Tool Developers O.S. Internals Developers Vulnerability Researchers Reverse Engineers Mobile Exploitation experts and Test Engineers with experience developing custom test automation scripts for mobile devices.

Work on this program takes place in the Dulles VA area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS clearance (you can join the project with a TS or higher clearance and over time will be upgraded to TS/SCI Poly applicable to this customer).

Required Skills

• Automated and manual testing of iOS and Android mobile platforms.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams
• Ability to deliver updates to leadership developers and program managers weekly in project status briefings.
• Ability to review customer requirements create test documentation and reports based on this information.
• Understanding of GitHub for issue tracking and code modifications.
• Strong Linux skills
• Understanding of iOS and Android (ADB)
• Some python bash xml knowledge
• Basic understanding of networks (Cloud and VPN knowledge a plus)

Why Choose The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company

The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company started with a simple American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense intelligence homeland securityanyone whose job it is to advance Americas strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills new backgrounds and new thinking. Thats what were here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges its invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration mission-focused innovation and a commitment to excellence where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. Were purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defenseincluding the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented every day of our lives.

At The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company we believe that when our employees thrive our company thrives. Thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being growth and work-life balance.

• Robust health plan including medical dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

The DarkStar Group A GRVTY Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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