Software Test Engineer (TS/SCI CI Poly)
About The Position
Seamless Migration is seeking a career- and customer-oriented Software Test Engineer to support a client in Chantilly, Virginia. The role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of software products by developing and executing testing strategies, evaluating test specifications and results, and driving corrective actions to meet technical and contractual requirements. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to translate customer requirements into practical system-level testing solutions. The position includes advanced technical and project leadership responsibilities, such as serving as a subject matter expert in testing methodologies and tools, mentoring junior team members, contributing to strategic planning and process improvement, and engaging in client interactions and presentations. An existing TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is required to start.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in software testing, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality test results.
- Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks, such as Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.
- Experience with both manual and automated testing.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with Section 508 standards, which map directly to WCAG 2.0 Level A and Level AA Success Criteria.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with security testing.
- Experience with JIRA/MS TFS.
- Existing TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph required to start.
Nice To Haves
- ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent.
- Experience with load testing.
- Experience with JAWS.
- Experience with ZAP for security testing.
- Experience with Roo Code.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
- Experience testing web applications, mobile applications, or cloud-based services.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript for test automation.
- Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality.
- Evaluate complex test specifications, analyze results, and drive corrective actions to ensure products meet technical and contractual requirements.
- Determine testing strategies for sophisticated systems, identify product characteristics that enhance testability, and integrate customer requirements into system-level test solutions.
- Execute manual and automated tests to verify software functionality, performance, and security.
- Identify, document, and track software defects using issue-tracking tools.
- Collaborate with developers to reproduce and resolve software defects.
- Perform regression testing to ensure changes do not adversely affect existing functionality.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and tools.
- Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to junior test engineers and team members.
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to project planning and risk assessment.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software testing.
- Demonstrate advanced technical expertise and provide leadership in testing projects.
- Act as a subject matter expert in testing methodologies and tools.
- Contribute to strategic planning and process improvement initiatives.
- Engage in client interactions and presentations.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee.
- 6% 401(k) match, vested immediately.
- 29 days of PTO.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Growth opportunities within an emerging defense company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
