Test Engineer

STEM Solutions•Stafford, VA

19h

About The Position

Mid-Level Test Engineers Overview: We are seeking a Mid-Level Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in application testing, automation, and validation across complex, large-scale systems. This role requires creativity, technical proficiency, and the ability to work independently while contributing to team deliverables and performance goals.

Requirements

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
Minimum of 5 years of software testing experience, including automation and system testing.
Strong knowledge of SDLC, testing methodologies, and risk-based testing practices.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate tools and implement testing strategies in dynamic environments.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with latitude in approach, while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Test Tools & Platforms: Azure DevOps 2022, Visual Studio 2022, Git for Windows.
Automation & Containerization: Kubernetes, Docker, Swagger, Terraform.
Programming & Frameworks: .NET, C#, Java (SpringBoot), JavaScript, Blazor.
Middleware & Infrastructure: Keycloak, RabbitMQ, Linkerd, NGINX, Elasticsearch or OpenSearch.
Cloud & OS: AWS (application components), Linux.
Data & Integration: XML/XSD, JSON.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for applications, immersive systems, and enterprise platforms.
Analyze business and system requirements to create detailed application specifications and test plans.
Perform functional, regression, integration, and system-level testing to validate features and isolate issues.
Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts, frameworks, and architectures.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools, frameworks, and testing strategies.
Support configuration management, change management, and release management processes.
Identify, document, and track software/hardware defects with clear root-cause analysis and remediation guidance.
Provide technical reviews of government or client test plans and reports to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate requirements, resolve issues, and optimize testing approaches.
Participate in risk management assessments, user acceptance testing, and formal reviews of test results.
Prepare and deliver test reports, progress updates, and decision-support materials for stakeholders.
Maintain controls for multiple test software and hardware baselines across environments.