$140,000–$150,000 Per Year
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Bash Scripting, Bug Tracking Software, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Community Support, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Quality, DevOps, Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Functional Testing, Identify Issues, Intelligence Community, JUnit, Java, Leadership, Legal, Linux Operating System, Load Testing, Maintain Compliance, Performance Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Strategic Planning, Stress Testing, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Reliability, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Harness, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scenario, Test Scripts, Test Strategy, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, Writing Skills
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Markon is seeking a Test Engineer 3 to support a fast-paced, mission-critical Intelligence Community program. This role serves as the lead Test Engineer, responsible for defining and executing comprehensive test strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality, resilient systems. This role works closely with software developers, DevOps engineers, and mission stakeholders to validate system functionality, data integrity, performance, and operational readiness across complex environments.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the testing strategy, planning, and execution for mission-critical applications and systems
- Partner with software and DevOps engineers to integrate quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle
- Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test cases across system, integration, regression, performance, and stress testing scenarios
- Develop and maintain test plans, test procedures, test cases, test scripts, and test reports
- Validate data ingest pipelines and ensure compliance with data lifecycle management requirements
- Identify, document, track, and verify resolution of software defects and system issues
- Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks utilizing tools such as JUnit and Mockito
- Analyze test results and provide recommendations to improve system quality, reliability, and performance
- Support system integration, deployment, accreditation, and operational testing activities
- Coordinate testing efforts across development teams and provide status updates to leadership and stakeholders
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies, automation, and quality assurance processes
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Salary Range:
USD $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Overview:
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.
Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.