811676 Test Engineer $165,000.00

B4Corp; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 148,500 - 181,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High salary environment

Opportunities for mission-focused consulting

Supportive work culture

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking a Test Engineer in Bethesda, MD, to develop and execute automated testing scripts as part of a DevSecOps pipeline. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Agile practices, significant experience with scripting languages like Python, and extensive knowledge in software performance testing. This position offers a salary of up to $165,000 per year and values collaboration and strong communication skills among team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing front-end changes and back-end application processes.
• Ability to generate test data and identify use cases for software.
• Work effectively in an Agile collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated testing scripts in DevSecOps pipeline.
• Collaborate with team members to design testing approaches.
• Monitor performance testing and evaluation activities.

Skills

Proficient in Agile practices

Scripting languages (Python)

Software performance testing

Test data/script development

Communication skills

Education

BS with 12-15 years experience or MS with 10-13 years experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Selenium

Katalon Studio

AWS

JMeter

Job description

Description

Position requires a Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance with a Polygraph.

Provide technical expertise by developing and executing automated testing scripts as part of a tailored SAFe Agile DevSecOps pipeline. Perform software development to implement scripts, evaluate test results, and establish a feedback loop in a Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery pipeline. Flexible cross‑training to also provide systems engineering, software development, training, security, and testing is desired.

Responsible for technical planning, verification, validation, and fielding. Duties include integration, system testing, quality assurance, and generating test data in multiple environments.

Participate in program Agile software development initiatives (stand‑up, planning, increment planning) to support innovation and enhancement of custom applications through iteration/functionality testing.

Collaborate with team members (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Software Developers) to develop test approaches with emphasis on automation of recurring/regression test cases through selected toolsets.

Develop test validation scripts using designated languages (e.g., Python). Develop automated test cases using knowledge of custom applications through GUI/COTS products (e.g., Selenium and Katalon Studio).

Leverage DevOps practices to ensure repeatability and configuration management of test cases/scripts are maintained and continuously improved.

Develop and document end‑to‑end functionality test case narratives using task management systems (JIRA/Confluence). Generate test data and identify use/corner cases required to meet User Story/customer needs. Support performance testing/evaluation activities using tools such as JMeter. Perform job duties within commercial cloud development environments.

Position Details

Labor Category: Test Engineer

Position Title: Tester

Position Level: Level 2 – Expert

Salary: Up to $165,000 per year

Core Hours: 9 am – 4 pm

Location: Bethesda, MD

Mandatory Requirements

• Developmental (0–2 years’ experience)
• Full Performance (3–5 years’ experience)
• Senior (6–10 years’ experience)
• Expert (11–15 years’ experience)
• SME (16+ years’ experience)

Basic Qualifications

• Proficient with common Agile practices and DevOps development practices
• Extensive experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) to automate tasks
• Extensive experience in test data/script development
• Ability to test both front‑end changes and back‑end application processes
• Knowledge of or direct experience with software performance testing practices
• Extensive experience with creation, authoring, execution, and documentation of test cases/result sets for software products in an agile cadence
• Extensive experience working in an Agile development environment and tempo
• In‑depth experience working/testing within commercial cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and DevOps tools
• Demonstrated ability to work within an agile team collaborative environment with ability to execute test cases complementary to development efforts
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Working knowledge of SAFe Agile, its goals and practices
• Candidate must have BS with 12–15 years of prior relevant experience or MS with 10–13 years of prior relevant experience

Optional Requirements

• Experience with administration of Microsoft Windows Server or Linux environments (lab or personal development space)
• Experience reviewing output of CI jobs and capable of tracking test failures back to code changes that resulted in bugs
• Capable of reviewing code check‑ins to understand the impact of code changes on system functionality and potential application bugs
• Direct experience with AWS environments

Company Information

B4Corp is a small defense contracting company that focuses on providing an optimum environment for mission‑focused, highly skilled consultants to support the U.S. intelligence community and other defense organizations. B4Corp offers a low overhead, highly efficient, high‑salary environment that allows employees to excel at meeting the client’s needs. The company values personal responsibility, self‑motivation, and mission drive.

Employment is an EEO and e‑Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.