812258 Test Engineer $225,000.00

B4Corp; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

B4Corp in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Test Engineer at Level 1 SME with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph. The role focuses on automated testing in an Agile environment, contributing to both frontend and backend validation.

Responsibilities include developing automated scripts (Python), leveraging Selenium/Katalon, and integrating tests in DevOps pipelines within cloud environments. Core hours are 9am–4pm.

Qualifications

• Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph required.
• Experience with Agile software development lifecycle and testing.
• Ability to develop and maintain automated test scripts.
• Hands-on testing of frontend and backend applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile standups, planning, and Increment planning to test new features.
• Estimate story points and assess complexity for testing activities.
• Collaborate with Scrum Master, Product Owner and developers on test approaches.
• Develop validation scripts using Python and automate test cases with GUI tools.
• Create automated tests using Selenium and Katalon Studio for regression suites.
• Apply DevOps practices for repeatable test execution and CM of scripts.
• Document end-to-end test narratives using JIRA/Confluence.
• Generate test data and identify edge cases to satisfy user stories.
• Support performance testing using tools like JMeter.
• Execute tests within commercial cloud development environments.

Skills

Python scripting

Test automation

Agile testing

SAFe Agile

Tools

Selenium

Katalon Studio

JMeter

AWS

DevOps

Job description

Labor Category: Test Engineer
Position Title: Test Engineer
Position Level: Level 1 – Subject Matter Expert
Salary: Up to $225,000.00 per year
Core Hours: 9am to 4pm
Location: Bethesda MD

Description

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in program Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, Increment planning) to support innovation and enhancement of custom applications through iteration/functionality testing
• Participate and collaborate with team members to assess StoryPoint/complexity efforts (using best practices) to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria
• 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 program designated languages (ex: Python)
• Develop automated test cases using knowledge of custom Applications through designated GUI/COTS products (ex: Selenium and Katalon Studio)
• Leverage DevOps practices to ensure repeatability and Configuration Management of test cases/scripts are maintained the continuously improved
• Develop and document end-to-end functionality test case narratives using task management system (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

Details

Labor Category: Test Engineer
Position Title: Test Engineer
Position Level: Level 1 – Subject Matter Expert
Salary: Up to $225,000.00 per year
Core Hours: 9am to 4pm
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

• Ability to test both back end applications processes in addition to front end
• Significant experience with scripting languages (ex: Python) to automate tasks
• Significant experience in test data/script development
• Knowledge of or direct experience with software performance testing practices
• Direct experience with creation, authoring, execution and documentation of test cases/result sets for software products in an agile cadence
• Significant experience working/testing within Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex: AWS) and DevOps tools
• Demonstrated ability to work within collaborative environment to execute test cases complimentary to development efforts
• Significant experience working in an SAFe Agile and DevOps development environment and tempo