Test Engineer Level 1

T-Rex Solutions•Fort Meade, MD

17h•$50,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to make a significant impact by supporting critical national security infrastructure? T-Rex Solutions is looking for a fully cleared Test Engineer Level 1 to join our dynamic team at Ft. Meade, MD in support of the Intelligence Community. Test Planning and Strategy: Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and test cases for geospatial applications and Java microservices, considering functional, performance, and security aspects Test Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using testing frameworks and tools for efficient regression testing Manual Testing: Conduct manual testing to verify complex geospatial analysis and visualization features, ensuring they meet user requirements and quality standards Regression Testing: Perform regression testing to identify and track software defects and ensure that they are resolved before release Performance Testing: Evaluate the performance of Java microservices and geospatial applications to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to understand software requirements, provide feedback on design, and advocate for quality testing practices Issue Reporting: Identify, report, and track defects using issue tracking systems and work collaboratively with developers to ensure timely resolution Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to process improvements, recommend testing best practices, and stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies

Requirements

Active TS/SCI w/ FULL SCOPE Polygraph
Two (2) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. Four (4) years of additional Test Engineer experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Ability to lead/mentor junior Test Engineers
Strong proficiency in Python is required for designing and implementing automated test solutions, developing test frameworks, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in software testing with a focus on geospatial applications and Java microservices, and RESTful APIs
Knowledge of geospatial techniques, analysis, and visualization
Proficiency in test automation using tools like Selenium, JUnit, or similar
Familiarity with testing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling
Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to work independently and take ownership of test efforts

Responsibilities

Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and test cases for geospatial applications and Java microservices, considering functional, performance, and security aspects
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using testing frameworks and tools for efficient regression testing
Conduct manual testing to verify complex geospatial analysis and visualization features, ensuring they meet user requirements and quality standards
Perform regression testing to identify and track software defects and ensure that they are resolved before release
Evaluate the performance of Java microservices and geospatial applications to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance
Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports
Work closely with development teams to understand software requirements, provide feedback on design, and advocate for quality testing practices
Identify, report, and track defects using issue tracking systems and work collaboratively with developers to ensure timely resolution
Actively contribute to process improvements, recommend testing best practices, and stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies