Software Test Engineer (.NET)

TL;DR

Software Test Engineer (.NET): Creating and executing test plans for national defense agency software with an accent on automated and manual testing for Web and Windows applications. Focus on automating continuous security and performance testing, documenting defects, and ensuring the reliability of defense network solutions.

Location: Fort Meade, MD, USA. Secret clearance is required.

Salary: $61,900 - $141,000 (annualized USD)

Company

A global consulting firm providing software solutions to secure national defense networks.

What you will do

• Collaborate with software engineers to evaluate software developed for a national defense agency.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on user stories.
• Implement automated tools and manual processes to monitor software performance and document defects.
• Automate continuous security and performance testing.
• Monitor the health of the application tool set and communicate results to the development team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software testing.
• Proficiency in development, preferably with .NET languages.
• Experience testing Web-based and Windows-based applications.
• Experience with testing automation and working in Agile or Scrum environments.
• Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and IAT Level II CompTIA Security+ Certification.

Nice to have

• Experience creating and maintaining automated test frameworks and reusable test libraries.
• Experience testing security-constrained or IL-level cloud environments.
• Experience writing and maintaining test cases for large test plans.
• Experience with Government Agencies and the Risk Management Framework.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs and dependent care.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.