ME00628-Test Engineer

Momentum Engineering, Inc.•Annapolis Junction, MD

45d•$110,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Seeking a Cloud Test Engineer to join our mission-driven Cyber Missions team supporting mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, performance, and security of cloud-based applications and infrastructure supporting high-impact cyber missions. Working closely with software engineers, cloud engineers, DevSecOps teams, and solution providers, you will lead testing efforts for applications transitioning to—or operating within—Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. The ideal candidate has experience with cloud technologies, software testing methodologies, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in fast-paced Agile environments.

Requirements

Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Test Engineer supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline
Four (4) additional years of Test Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement
Experience developing and maintaining test plans, test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts
Experience performing manual, functional, integration, and regression testing
Experience analyzing test results and identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects
Experience documenting software defects and collaborating with multidisciplinary development teams
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively within Agile software development environments

Nice To Haves

Experience testing applications deployed within Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments
Experience utilizing Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker to validate cloud infrastructure and containerized applications
Experience with automated testing frameworks and test automation tools
Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Knowledge of web technologies, RESTful APIs, databases, and cloud-native applications
Experience performing software integration testing and end-to-end system validation
Experience analyzing application performance, system efficiency, and scalability
Ability to reproduce software defects and perform root cause analysis
Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community cloud modernization efforts

Responsibilities

Lead and execute testing activities for cloud-based applications, services, and infrastructure supporting mission-critical environments.
Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts.
Perform manual, functional, integration, regression, and configuration testing for applications deployed within AWS cloud environments.
Validate cloud infrastructure deployments utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies, including Terraform.
Test containerized applications and deployments utilizing Kubernetes and Docker.
Support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes by validating software builds, deployments, and infrastructure changes.
Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, and product teams to ensure production readiness and successful deployment into AWS environments.
Analyze test results, identify software defects, reproduce issues, and document findings through defect tracking systems.
Create, document, and manage bug reports while working closely with development teams to resolve issues.
Perform root cause analysis for failed tests, automation issues, and deployment problems.
Validate application performance, scalability, reliability, and system integration across cloud environments.
Support automation initiatives by developing or maintaining automated testing frameworks and scripts.
Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, test planning, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
Contribute to continuous process improvements that enhance software quality, testing efficiency, and release reliability.