ME00628-Test Engineer

Momentumcareers; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Company sponsored medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks a Cloud Test Engineer to join our mission-driven Cyber Missions team supporting mission-critical DoD and IC programs.

You will ensure the quality, reliability, performance, and security of cloud-based applications and infrastructure supporting high-impact cyber missions. Working closely with software and cloud engineers, DevSecOps teams, and solution providers, you will lead testing efforts for applications transitioning to—or operating within—AWS environments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Test Engineering experience in similar scope.
• Experience creating test plans, cases, and automated scripts.
• Experience manual, functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Experience defect tracking and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing activities for cloud-based applications, services, and infrastructure.
• Develop and execute test plans, cases, procedures, and automated scripts.
• Perform manual, functional, integration, and regression testing in AWS environments.
• Validate IaC deployments using Terraform and other IaC tools.
• Test containerized apps with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Support CI/CD processes by validating builds and deployments.
• Collaborate with engineers, cloud architects, and product teams for production readiness.
• Analyze results, document defects, and drive root-cause analysis.
• Create and manage defect reports with development teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD tools

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Cloud Test Engineer to join our mission-driven Cyber Missions team supporting mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs
• In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, performance, and security of cloud-based applications and infrastructure supporting high-impact cyber missions
• Working closely with software engineers, cloud engineers, DevSecOps teams, and solution providers, you will lead testing efforts for applications transitioning to—or operating within—Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
• The ideal candidate has experience with cloud technologies, software testing methodologies, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in fast-paced Agile environments

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and execute testing activities for cloud-based applications, services, and infrastructure supporting mission-critical environments
• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts
• Perform manual, functional, integration, regression, and configuration testing for applications deployed within AWS cloud environments
• Validate cloud infrastructure deployments utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies, including Terraform
• Test containerized applications and deployments utilizing Kubernetes and Docker
• Support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes by validating software builds, deployments, and infrastructure changes
• Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, and product teams to ensure production readiness and successful deployment into AWS environments
• Analyze test results, identify software defects, reproduce issues, and document findings through defect tracking systems
• Create, document, and manage bug reports while working closely with development teams to resolve issues
• Perform root cause analysis for failed tests, automation issues, and deployment problems
• Validate application performance, scalability, reliability, and system integration across cloud environments
• Support automation initiatives by developing or maintaining automated testing frameworks and scripts
• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, test planning, demonstrations, and retrospectives
• Contribute to continuous process improvements that enhance software quality, testing efficiency, and release reliability

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Test Engineer supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline
  • Four (4) additional years of Test Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement
• Experience developing and maintaining test plans, test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts
• Experience performing manual, functional, integration, and regression testing
• Experience analyzing test results and identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects
• Experience documenting software defects and collaborating with multidisciplinary development teams
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within Agile software development environments

Desired Qualifications

• Experience testing applications deployed within Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments
• Experience utilizing Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker to validate cloud infrastructure and containerized applications
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and test automation tools
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Knowledge of web technologies, RESTful APIs, databases, and cloud-native applications
• Experience performing software integration testing and end-to-end system validation
• Experience analyzing application performance, system efficiency, and scalability
• Ability to reproduce software defects and perform root cause analysis
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community cloud modernization efforts

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.