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Test Engineer (Python, Java TSSCI w Polygraph required)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Howard County, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80000 - 165000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
A day in the life:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer to support the verification validation and continuous improvement of mission-critical geospatial applications and Java-based microservices that enable advanced mission capabilities. This role plays an integral part in ensuring the quality reliability performance and security of complex software systems through comprehensive testing across the software development lifecycle.
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and execute both automated and manual test strategies.
- Design and maintain scalable test frameworks using Python and validate complex geospatial analysis and visualization capabilities.
- Work closely with software developers and system engineers to identify defects drive quality improvements and ensure software meets mission and user requirements prior to deployment.
- Support performance validation regression testing and integration of automated testing into modern CI/CD pipelines helping to deliver resilient high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced collaborative DevSecOps environment.
What you bring to the table:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related discipline. Four (4) additional years of Test Engineer experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Two (2) years of relevant experience supporting software testing efforts on programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity.
- Strong proficiency in Python for developing automated test frameworks test scripts and CI/CD test integration.
- Experience developing executing and maintaining automated and manual test plans test cases and regression test suites.
- Experience testing Java applications microservices and RESTful APIs.
- Experience validating complex geospatial applications analysis and visualization capabilities.
- Experience with software testing methodologies quality assurance best practices and defect lifecycle management.
- Experience performing performance and load testing to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance.
- Experience creating and maintaining test documentation including test plans test cases and test reports.
- Experience collaborating with development teams throughout the software development lifecycle in Agile and DevSecOps environments.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph level of security clearance.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience testing geospatial applications and enterprise GIS solutions.
- Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium JUnit or equivalent.
- Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter Gatling or similar.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
- Experience using issue tracking and defect management tools (e.g. Jira).
- Knowledge of geospatial techniques analysis and visualization concepts.
- Ability to lead or mentor junior Test Engineers.
- Experience supporting mission-critical government or defense-related software systems.
The total package:
Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mindwith the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers missions; allow members to share in Red Alphas success as wecontinue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselvesandtheir dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary andbenefits such as health life/disability 401k paid time offprofessional development and generous bonus programs. Please visit ourbenefitstab for additional information.
Salary Range:
- Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education certifications total years of relevant professional experienceactual level of expertise and the responsibilities of the role itself.
- Based on the outlined roles responsibilities and requirements the projected pay range for this position is: $80000 - $165000.
Some of our additional perks and benefits include:
- Retire soonerthan planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions immediately vested.
- Have a career AND a life:Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
- Stay at your best:As a member well pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. Well also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Lets not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
- Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education trainings certifications and maintaining professional memberships.
- Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour Nike Carhartt YETI etc.
- Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest summer picnic and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours baseball games snowboarding RenFest and more!
Every day our elite customers are pushing through the grind to defeat the enemy even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as webring digital transformation to the fight!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Red Alpha is a U.S. based Software Technology and Consulting firm serving both the Defense and Commercial sectors specializing in software development, prototyping and innovation.
