Test Engineer --- Stafford, VA (Hybrid) (on w2 Only)

Candidate must be located in DMV area and able to commute to Stafford, VA office.

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required

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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 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.
• Required Skills & Technologies
• 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.