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SONA Networks

Hillcrest Heights, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Best Practices, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Business Development, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Detail Oriented, DevOps, Documentation, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), GitHub, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Jenkins, Kanban, Microsoft Windows Azure, Performance Testing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Testing, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, REST (Representational State Transfer), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Team Player, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Harness, Test Requirements, Test Tools, Testability, Testing, United States Citizen, Web Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Hillcrest Heights, MD
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Title: Test Engineer

Client: Census Bureau

Location: Suitland, MD (Hybrid)


Residency: Must be a US Citizen


Description:

In this hands-on role, you will collaborate closely with software engineers, testers, and product owners to deliver reliable, high-quality software products. You will support the design and implementation of automated test frameworks, execute manual and automated test cases, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our test practices. You will play an essential part in maintaining product quality as we scale modern cloud and digital solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with project teams to understand functional and technical requirements, ensuring test coverage aligns with business goals.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for web and API-based applications using modern test frameworks and tools.
  • Author and execute manual test cases when necessary, identifying, documenting, and tracking defects to resolution.
  • Collaborate with developers to triage issues, support early defect detection, and contribute to testability improvements within codebases.
  • Participate in design and code reviews, contributing a quality and automation perspective.
  • Work within Agile teams, actively contributing to sprint activities, estimations, and retrospectives.
  • Continuously learn and adopt best practices in test automation, QA methodologies, and latest industry trends.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
  • Familiarity with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar, gained through coursework, projects, or work experience.
  • Understanding of software testing fundamentals, including types of tests, bug lifecycle, and test case preparation.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Effective communicator able to explain technical issues clearly and collaborate constructively within diverse teams.
  • Minimum five years of relevant experience.

Desirable Skills:

  • Exposure to modern Agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban.
  • Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
  • Knowledge of RESTful API testing and related automation tools.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native application testing.
  • Awareness of security, accessibility, and performance testing best practices

Best regards,

Joe Antony

Director, Business Development

SONA Networks, LLC

HUBZone | ISO 9001 | ISO 20000 | ISO 27001 | CMMI Level 3

Tel.:

301-922-0600

Email:

jantony@sonanetworks.com

Website: www.sonanetworks.com

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