Cleared Hybrid QA Tester/Engineer (5416)

SMX•Hanover, MD

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

SMX is seeking a QA Tester/Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise software applications and cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented quality advocate with experience across manual and automated testing, test strategy development, and continuous integration environments. This role will support comprehensive quality assurance activities for modern applications, AI-enabled systems, and integrations while ensuring adherence to security standards and operational excellence in a high-tempo environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a QA Tester, QA Engineer, Software Tester, or similar role
Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans and test cases for enterprise applications
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, testing types, and quality processes
Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as: Selenium, Playwright, TriCentis, or equivalent frameworks
Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (Jira, Bugzilla, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar)
Experience performing API testing using Postman or similar tools
Working knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java
Experience with SQL for database testing and data validation
Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience testing AI-powered applications, generative AI integrations, or machine learning systems
Experience testing cloud-native applications deployed in AWS environments
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and integration of automated tests into deployment workflows
Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar)
Experience with security testing concepts and vulnerability assessment
Knowledge of containerization technologies and testing containerized applications
Experience with behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks such as Cucumber
Experience supporting federal or DoD environments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web applications, APIs, and cloud-native solutions
Execute manual and automated testing including functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing
Test and validate AI-enabled applications, machine learning integrations, and large language model (LLM) implementations
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, TriCentis, or similar tools
Perform API testing and validation using Postman, REST clients, and related testing frameworks
Identify, document, track, and manage defects through resolution using Jira, Bugzilla, or similar bug tracking systems
Collaborate with developers, full-stack engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality objectives are met
Support continuous integration and deployment activities by integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Validate data integrity and perform database verification using SQL queries and database testing techniques
Track and report quality assurance metrics including defect densities, test coverage, and product readiness indicators
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements and participate in security testing activities
Support Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and quality improvement initiatives