Automated Test Engineer

Base-2 Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 124,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Automated Test Engineer with a focus on manual testing and a strong background in software development. This full-time position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and offers a range of responsibilities including test planning, execution, and defect management. With competitive pay and benefits, the position is based in Bethesda, MD, providing opportunities for teleworking.

Benefits

100% paid health insurance premiums

Up to $10,000 bonus for referrals

8% company contribution to 401k

Flexible paid time off (20 days)

100% paid premiums for disability insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development or related field required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance needed.
• Experience with API testing and CI pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Designing test strategies and executing various tests.
• Reporting and tracking defects.
• Participation in daily scrum meetings.

Skills

Software Development Lifecycle

Agile-Scrum Methodology

API Testing

Continuous Integration

Test Management Tools

Collaboration

Complex Technical Concepts

Education

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering

Tools

Test Management Tools

Elastic Search

Job description

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Required Security Clearance

Top Secret/SCI, Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph

City

Bethesda

State/Territory

Maryland

Travel

None

Potential For Teleworking

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

DoD 8570 IAT Requirement

None

DoD 8570 IAM Requirement

None

DoD 8570 IASAE Requirement

None

DoD CSSP Requirement

None

Last Updated

6/10/25 8:31 PM

Requisition ID

Required Security Clearance

Top Secret/SCI, Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph

City

Bethesda

State/Territory

Maryland

Travel

None

Potential For Teleworking

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

DoD 8570 IAT Requirement

None

DoD 8570 IAM Requirement

None

DoD 8570 IASAE Requirement

None

DoD CSSP Requirement

None

Last Updated

6/10/25 8:31 PM

Requisition ID

63811

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Pay Range

$124,441.18 to $165,921.58

Work Type

On-Site

Referral Eligibility

Eligible

Job Description

• Design test strategies, test plans, and test cases from requirements, design documents and specifications for testing across different platforms and with an emphasis on manual testing.
• Estimate test case writing and execution effort and keeping track of own progress.
• Test case authoring and holding test case reviews with stakeholders.
• Execution of test cases including functional, smoke, regression, and integration tests.
• Reporting, tracking, validating, and closing defects.
• Recording test results and reporting them.
• Participation in daily scrum meetings.
• Participate in system design sessions to provide input on testability of new features.
• Support our processes by keeping track and gathering metrics on all testing activities.
• Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection.
• Using metrics in quantitative project management concept to identify areas for improvement.
• Providing innovative solutions for more efficient testing strategy.
  
  

Required Skills

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience with 8+ years in software development, release management, or operations management or related field.
• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle and Agile-Scrum development methodology.
• Experience with API and endpoint testing.
• Experience with Continuous Integration pipeline.
• Experience in drafting test plans and test cases.
• Experience in using test management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities.
• Ability to work well/collaborate with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience as well as working within a team environment.
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with both Automated and Manual testing techniques.
• Experience with big data applications.
• Technical degree and/or certifications.
• Experience with Elastic Search and experience with writing and executing backend tests using Kibana.
• Scaled Agile Framework certification (SAFe Agilist or other).
• Familiarity with GitFlow development model.
  
  

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Above market fixed salary or hourly pay.
• Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral.
• Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth.
  
  

Health

• 100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible.
• HSA and FSA options.
• 100% paid premiums for dental insurance.
• 100% paid premiums for vision insurance.
  
  

Income Protection

• 100% paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment.
• 100% paid premiums for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit.
  
  

Retirement

• 8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting.
• 401k pre-tax and Roth options.
  
  

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 days of paid floating holidays.
  
  

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work period.
• Remote work including partial or fully remote (contract and project-dependent).
  
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Base-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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