Software Test Engineer - Journeyman

ECS Tech Inc•Fairfax, VA

14h

About The Position

The Army National Guard (ARNG) Enterprise Network Operations and Cybersecurity Support (ENOCS) program delivers comprehensive enterprise IT infrastructure, WAN, cybersecurity, and associated services to the ARNG and its mission partners. The program supports more than 120,000 users and 141,000 endpoints across approximately 2,800 sites spanning 54 states and territories, enabling Title 10 and Title 32 missions, domestic emergency response operations, mobilization readiness, and classified SIPRNet operations. Task 2 — Enterprise Applications Support — delivers engineering, operations, and sustainment of enterprise software applications and IT capabilities supporting more than 120,000 users and 141,000 endpoints across approximately 2,800 ARNG sites nationwide. This task area ensures mission-critical applications remain current, secure, and aligned with evolving ARNG requirements by integrating innovation, emerging technologies, and continuous improvement practices into application lifecycle management. ECS is seeking a Software Test Engineer - Journeyman to support the Army National Guard ENOCS program by developing and executing comprehensive test plans to ensure the functionality, security, and performance of mission-critical applications. The selected candidate will play a key role in validating enterprise-level software solutions, collaborating closely with development teams to identify and resolve defects efficiently. This position is integral to maintaining the reliability and effectiveness of applications that support the Army National Guard's operational objectives.

Requirements

Clearance: Secret Eligible required
U.S. Citizenship required
DoD 8140.03 Compliance: DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 632-Systems Developer at the Basic proficiency level
Certifications (one or more required): CND
B.S. in Information Technology
Minimum of 10 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
Expertise in test automation frameworks and enterprise application validation
Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies
Experience in database testing using SQL
Demonstrated experience with API testing tools such as SOAP UI
Experience working with federal agencies like DOJ and DOL

Responsibilities

Develop and execute manual and automated test cases for application validation.
Document defects and work collaboratively with development teams for resolution.
Implement test automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency.
Conduct system integration testing to ensure seamless application performance.
Validate enterprise applications to meet security and functionality standards.
Perform database testing using SQL to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
Execute API testing using SOAP UI to verify interface functionality.
Utilize Agile/Scrum methodologies to align testing processes with development cycles.
Provide detailed test reports and feedback to stakeholders.
Support testing activities for federal agency applications, ensuring compliance with mission-critical requirements.