Senior Test Engineer

Chenega Corporation • Gaithersburg, MD

6d • Remote

About The Position

Chenega Agile Realtime Solutions is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Test Engineer for the Maru program, a critical initiative focused on modernizing mission software for geospatial processing and exploitation. We are seeking a detail-oriented Manual Tester to support quality assurance efforts across web applications, APIs, and microservices within an agile development environment. This role focuses on executing manual test cases, identifying defects, validating system functionality, and ensuring software meets functional and performance requirements prior to release. The ideal candidate has strong experience in manual software testing, requirements analysis, and defect tracking. This individual will work closely with developers, DevSecOps engineers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and manual testing.
• Strong experience developing and executing manual test cases.
• Experience testing web-based applications and RESTful APIs.
• TS/SCI Clearance
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release processes.
• Familiarity with security or compliance-focused testing practices.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools and test management systems.
• Working knowledge of RESTful services, HTTP, JSON, and web application workflows.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting, as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute manual test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements and user stories.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and smoke testing.
• Validate RESTful APIs using the available tools.
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects.
• Analyze system requirements and user stories to ensure complete test coverage and identify edge cases.
• Maintain traceability matrices, test artifacts, and supporting documentation in accordance with program standards.
• Work closely with developers and cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, reproduce issues, and validate fixes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day.
• opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.
• on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
• a broad range of benefits.
• well-being programs
• continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior