Senior Test Engineer
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Senior Software Test Engineer validating complex software systems for federal agencies. Designing test strategies, leading automation, and ensuring compliance with security protocols.
Responsibilities:
- validate mission-critical, complex software systems in secure environments
- design test strategies
- lead automation
- ensure compliance with security protocols
- act as a key quality partner in Agile, high-stakes development
- design, develop, and maintain automated and manual test plan, test cases, and test scripts
- provide day-to-day program oversight, including schedule management, resource allocation, budget tracking, and coordination of monthly software releases
- lead end-to-end testing efforts across multiple program segments and releases
- collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and ensure testability
- build and maintain scalable, automated testing frameworks to maximize efficiency within CI/CD pipelines
- perform integration, performance, and functional testing to verify high-reliability software, particularly for secure or embedded systems
- identify, document, and track defects to resolution
- develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools
- analyze test results and provide actionable insights to improve product quality
- mentor junior engineers and promote best testing practices
- drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and methodologies
- facilitate and participate in Agile program ceremonies including sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports
- manage procurement and renewal of required licenses
- coordinate, authorize, and facilitate conference travel
- review and approve expense reports in accordance with company policy
Requirements:
- US Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management, information systems, computer science, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in program or project management supporting DoD or federal IT programs
- Proven experience managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk for complex software or enterprise-level programs
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience leading Agile development teams
- Demonstrated ability to brief senior government and corporate leadership, both verbally and in written form
- Experience managing cross-functional technical teams, including development, testing, cybersecurity, and infrastructure
- Familiarity with DoD and Air Force acquisition processes, program governance, and documentation requirements
- Knowledge of RMF, ATO processes, and cybersecurity compliance within the DoD environment
- Ability to manage budgets, track financials, and support forecasting and resource planning
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proficiency with collaboration and program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Teams)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Benefits:
- comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- paid life insurance
- paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- performance bonuses
- tuition reimbursement
- unlimited training
- opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment
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