Sr. Test Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Test Engineer

Job Location: Columbia 20001- Remote

Onsite Requirements: Remote

• 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, preferably with Python backend and React frontend applications


• Strong knowledge of React components, hooks, and frontend testing patterns


• Experience with Python testing frameworks (pytest, unittest, requests for API testing)

Job Description:

• Client has an opportunity for a dynamic and collaborative senior test engineer to join our team that is working on highly visible web application for a government client.


• We are looking for energetic individuals who want to enhance their professional career in a fast-paced federal environment at doing cutting edge work.

Responsibilities:

Manual Testing

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for web application features


• Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using bug tracking systems


• Verify bug fixes and perform regression testing to ensure stability


• Test Automation


• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python-based testing frameworks (pytest, unittest)


• Build React component testing using Jest and React Testing Library


• Build and enhance automated test suites for CI/CD pipelines running on AWS infrastructure


• Perform API testing for Python backend services using tools like pytest and requests


• Implement performance and load testing scenarios for cloud-deployed applications


• Test CDN performance and caching behavior with Cloudflare integration

Test Automation

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python-based testing frameworks (pytest, unittest)


• Build React component testing using Jest and React Testing Library


• Build and enhance automated test suites for CI/CD pipelines running on AWS infrastructure


• Perform API testing for Python backend services using tools like pytest and requests


• Implement performance and load testing scenarios for cloud-deployed applications


• Test CDN performance and caching behavior with Cloudflare integration

Technical Skills

• 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, preferably with Python backend and React frontend applications


• Strong knowledge of React components, hooks, and frontend testing patterns


• Experience with Python testing frameworks (pytest, unittest, requests for API testing)


• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for React component testing and end-to-end testing


• Experience with testing frameworks: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Selenium


• Understanding of RESTful APIs and Python web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI)


• Knowledge of AWS services and cloud testing strategies (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation)


• Experience with CDN testing and performance optimization (Cloudflare experience preferred)


• Understanding of SQL and database testing concepts


• Experience with version control systems (Git)

Testing Expertise:

• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices


• Experience with both black-box and white-box testing techniques


• Knowledge of different testing types (functional, regression, integration, performance)


• Familiarity with browser developer tools and debugging techniques


• Experience with mobile and responsive web testing

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Effective written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field


• Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, API Gateway)


• Knowledge of Cloudflare features and CDN performance testing


• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform)


• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes on AWS EKS)


• Knowledge of Python web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI)


• Experience with React state management (Redux, Context API)


• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies


• Previous experience in a startup or fast-paced environment
  
  

• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.


• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.


• This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire s.