Software Test Engineer III

Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC; College Park, GA; Fort Worth, TX; Des Moines, WA Local only


Position Summary
Plans and performs software application testing throughout the SDLC using established testing methodologies, automation and defect-management tools, data validation, and security and performance considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, maintain, and execute software test plans, test cases, test data, and test results against defined requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Perform unit-support, integration, system, and regression testing across applicable front-end, back-end, database, and interface components.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium and basic coding or scripting skills; analyze software behavior and troubleshoot test failures.
• Use Jira to document, prioritize, track, and communicate defects and work items.
• Use SQL and Linux to validate data, inspect environments, review logs, and support troubleshooting.
• Participate throughout the SDLC and collaborate with developers, engineers, analysts, and Agile or Scrum teams to improve testability and quality.
• Apply security best practices and performance-testing techniques for complex applications; document risks, results, and recommendations.

Required Skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• SDLC and Agile or Scrum delivery
• Software application testing
• Unit, integration, system, and regression testing methodologies
• Selenium automation and test-script development
• Jira defect and work-item management
• SQL for data validation and database testing
• Linux commands, logs, environments, and troubleshooting
• Basic coding or scripting
• Security best practices and performance testing for complex applications

Education and Experience
At least 6 years of relevant experience with an Associate degree. Experience must include software application testing, unit/integration/system/ regression concepts, Selenium, Jira, SQL, Linux, basic test scripting, and support for security or performance testing.

Additional Requirements

• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Potential overtime, weekend work, and travel; no on-call requirement.
• No separately identified nice-to-have skills.