Mid-Level Test Engineer

Job Description:

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality software that directly supports our nations security Leidos is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Test Engineer to join the Chinook Program supporting an Intelligence Community customer. This is an opportunity to work alongside talented engineers software developers product managers and mission experts to build innovative geospatial intelligence capabilities that enable critical national security missions.

If youre energized by solving complex technical challenges championing quality throughout the software development lifecycle and driving continuous improvement in an Agile environment wed like to hear from you.

As a Mid-Level Test Engineer you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of reliable secure and high-performing software solutions. Youll work as an integral member of a cross-functional Agile Scrum Team developing and executing comprehensive test strategies that support rapid iterative delivery while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative DevSecOps environment and enjoys automating testing and improving processes.

Position may be performed in the following locations below. Please note Gaithersburg MD is the programs primary work location.

• Gaithersburg MD

• Alexandria VA
• Chantilly VA
• Englewood CO
• St. Louis MO
• Tucson AZ

Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead planning design development and execution of comprehensive test strategies across multiple Agile sprints.
• Design develop and maintain automated and manual test cases for new and existing capabilities.
• Collaborate daily with software engineers product managers system engineers and Scrum Masters to define acceptance criteria and ensure quality is built into every release.
• Perform functional integration regression system and end-to-end testing.
• Validate application performance reliability security and usability.
• Identify document prioritize and track software defects through resolution.
• Support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines by integrating automated testing into deployment workflows.
• Analyze test results communicate risks and provide recommendations that improve software quality.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance Agile team effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required per contract.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Technology or related field and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.
• 6 years of software testing or quality engineering experience.
• Experience supporting Agile software development programs.
• Demonstrated experience creating and executing manual and automated test plans.
• Experience with automated testing tools such as Cypress Playwright or equivalent.
• Experience with API testing using tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools including Jenkins GitLab Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
• Experience with defect management tools such as Jira.
• Ability to communicate results and issues to technical and non-technical customer stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs.
• Familiarity with scripting languages including JavaScript and Python.
• Knowledge of containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies including AWS Azure or OpenShift
• Knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines and automated quality assurance practices.
• Experience working with modern software delivery environments.
• Experience with geospatial applications or GEOINT data.
• Certifications such as ISTQB CASTP CAST CSTE Security or similar.

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