ME00628-Test Engineer

Job Summary

• Seeking a Cloud Test Engineer to join our mission-driven Cyber Missions team supporting mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs
• In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, performance, and security of cloud-based applications and infrastructure supporting high-impact cyber missions
• Working closely with software engineers, cloud engineers, DevSecOps teams, and solution providers, you will lead testing efforts for applications transitioning to—or operating within—Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
• The ideal candidate has experience with cloud technologies, software testing methodologies, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in fast-paced Agile environments

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and execute testing activities for cloud-based applications, services, and infrastructure supporting mission-critical environments
• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts
• Perform manual, functional, integration, regression, and configuration testing for applications deployed within AWS cloud environments
• Validate cloud infrastructure deployments utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies, including Terraform
• Test containerized applications and deployments utilizing Kubernetes and Docker
• Support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes by validating software builds, deployments, and infrastructure changes
• Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, and product teams to ensure production readiness and successful deployment into AWS environments
• Analyze test results, identify software defects, reproduce issues, and document findings through defect tracking systems
• Create, document, and manage bug reports while working closely with development teams to resolve issues
• Perform root cause analysis for failed tests, automation issues, and deployment problems
• Validate application performance, scalability, reliability, and system integration across cloud environments
• Support automation initiatives by developing or maintaining automated testing frameworks and scripts
• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, test planning, demonstrations, and retrospectives
• Contribute to continuous process improvements that enhance software quality, testing efficiency, and release reliability

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Test Engineer supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline
  • Four (4) additional years of Test Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement
• Experience developing and maintaining test plans, test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts
• Experience performing manual, functional, integration, and regression testing
• Experience analyzing test results and identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects
• Experience documenting software defects and collaborating with multidisciplinary development teams
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within Agile software development environments

Desired Qualifications

• Experience testing applications deployed within Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments
• Experience utilizing Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker to validate cloud infrastructure and containerized applications
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and test automation tools
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Knowledge of web technologies, RESTful APIs, databases, and cloud-native applications
• Experience performing software integration testing and end-to-end system validation
• Experience analyzing application performance, system efficiency, and scalability
• Ability to reproduce software defects and perform root cause analysis
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community cloud modernization efforts

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.