Test Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly

Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases.

· Execute manual testing procedures to identify defects, validate functionality, and ensure compliance with specifications.

· Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to streamline testing processes and increase test coverage.

· Conduct regression testing to ensure that software changes have not adversely affected existing functionality.

· Perform exploratory testing to uncover potential issues and improve overall product quality.

· Analyze test results and provide clear and concise reports on testing progress, defects, and overall product quality.

· Work closely with developers to isolate, reproduce, and debug issues found during testing.

· Continuously improve testing strategies, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
4+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on both manual and automated
testing.
Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Proficiency in writing and executing manual test cases and test scenarios.
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium or Win App
Hands-on experience with programming/scripting languages such as Java, Node, or
JavaScript.
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
environment

Desired Skills:

Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester).

Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and

tools such as Jenkins or Git CI/CD.

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

Understanding of web technologies (HTML, Java, JavaScript) and web application

architectures.

Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Vacation – 5 weeks of accrued paid vacation per year (i.e., 8.33 hours accrued per pay period worked)

• Holidays - Paid holidays published annually by the Office of Personnel Management, excluding Inauguration Day

• 100% paid for Health Benefits* (United Healthcare, Guardian Dental, VSP Vision, MetLife, Life and Disability Insurance and annual $1500 employer HSA contribution on qualified plans) *health benefits kick in the 1st of the month following your start date

• 6% 401k Contribution (3% paid out during each pay period, the additional 3% will be paid out as a lump sum in Q1 each year)

• Training Reimbursement – Approved training and education expenses will be reimbursed

• Travel Expenses – Approved travel expenses will be reimbursed *Note – From time to time, the company may change employee benefits.