Functional Test Engineer

Spry Methods, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Training Benefit

401(k)

Job summary

Spry Methods, Inc. is seeking a Functional Test Engineer to support a government customer in Arlington, VA. This role requires hands-on testing expertise across functional, regression, load, and system testing, with a focus on translating requirements into robust test cases.

You will perform planning, scripting, and execution of test activities, document defects, and provide technical inputs to management. A Secret clearance and 4+ years of QA experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience supporting testing/QA requirements.
• Hands-on expertise with both manual and automated testing (functional, regression, load and system).
• Ability to translate requirements into test cases.
• Basic SQL in Oracle or Microsoft.
• Service testing on Oracle SOA ESB and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical test engineering expertise.
• Plan, write, and execute test scripts, test cases, and test scenarios.
• Analyze and report on test requirements for management.
• Document defects and support remediation of software/documentation.
• Support requirements development.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Test case creation

Requirements analysis

SQL basics

SOA ESB

Windows testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related IT field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle SOA ESB

Job description

Company Overview

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview:

Spry Methods is on the search for a Functional Test Engineer to join our team supporting one of our government customers in Arlington, VA.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

• Providing technical test engineering expertise
• Perform, plan, and support tasks related to operational test and evaluation requirements
• Write and execute test scripts, test cases and test scenarios
• Analyze and provide technical inputs and report for management on applicable program/application/service test requirements
• Document defects and provide reporting to management personnel for the purposes of recycling and correction of software/documentation
• Support requirements development

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Requirements)

• Active Secret clearance required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 4 years of experience supporting testing/software QA requirements
• Hands-on expertise with both manual and automated testing (all areas -- functional, regression, load and system testing)
• Ability to understand requirements and interpret into Test Cases
• Basic SQL in Oracle or Microsoft
• Service testing on Oracle SOA ESB and Windows

Perks of Working for Us (Benefits):

Medical Coverage - Cigna - 4 Options

• Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network
• (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network
• HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network

Dental Coverage - Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans

Vision Coverage - Principal - VSP Choice Network

Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO) - PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year

Training Benefit - Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education

401(k) - Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match

For our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/

EEO Statement

At Spry, we believe talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive workplace that endorses engagement, creativity, quality and innovation.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.