Software Test Engineer

Leidos • San Diego, CA

21h

About The Position

The Homeland Security Sector at Leidos has a dynamic opportunity for an experienced Software Test Engineer to join an established, high-performing team delivering mission-critical capabilities of international importance in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will contribute to the next evolution of a critical NATO application, including rehosting and verification of an existing system onto new hardware, as well as development and test of a modernized React front-end user interface with a Java-based backend. Development activities follow Agile Scrum methodologies, emphasizing collaboration, quality, and continuous delivery. You will work in a collaborative engineering culture that supports professional growth and career advancement while delivering meaningful impact to defense operations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required to start, with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field and 4–8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing test plans, designing and writing test cases, executing tests, analyzing results, tracking defects, and contributing to test metrics and reports.
• Experience tracing test cases to system and capability requirements.
• Ability to determine appropriate regression test scope based on new feature implementation.
• Experience working across multiple test environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
• Ability to quickly learn complex systems and adapt to evolving priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience testing web-based applications.
• Experience with React front-end and Java backend technologies.
• Experience with Solaris x86 and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Experience working in virtual machine environments.
• Experience supporting applications for DoD operations.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with Jira test management plugins such as Xray or Zephyr.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile Scrum teams to ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Analyze system and capability requirements to ensure implementations are verifiable and testable.
• Support definition and refinement of acceptance criteria within user stories.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test procedures for both: Existing system capabilities under maintenance Newly developed React front-end and Java backend services
• Perform regression testing based on analysis of newly implemented features and system impacts.
• Analyze test results, document findings, create and track defects, and contribute to test reports and metrics.
• Trace test cases to capability requirements to ensure full requirement coverage and validation.
• Support the Independent Test Manager in development and execution of formal test procedures.
• Participate in sprint planning, sprint reviews, and technical discussions.
• Develop domain knowledge of the NATO mission environment to effectively contribute to system validation efforts.
• Potentially support installation and user acceptance testing activities at the customer site in Belgium.

Benefits

• Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.
• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
• More details are available here.

What This Job Offers

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