Software Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our team to validate software for a government client. You will develop test plans, execute tests, and report results, coordinating with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance.

Responsibilities include creating test strategies, tracing requirements, and guiding improvements across the development lifecycle while communicating findings to teams and supporting mission-relevant evaluation efforts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience performing software testing, systems validation, or verification activities.
• Experience with Jira.
• Experience analyzing and comprehending software requirements, and defining test methods.
• Experience developing test plans, test cases, and detailed test procedures.
• Experience conducting functional, integration, regression, or performance testing.
• Experience in communicating findings to development teams.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and government test organizations.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Create test strategies and detailed procedures to verify software.
• Plan, execute, and document tests across functional, integration, regression and performance scopes.
• Trace requirements to verification methods and track bugs to closure.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and government stakeholders to improve software quality throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Software testing

Requirements analysis

Test planning

Test execution

Bug tracking

Communication

Collaboration with govt

Clearance TS/SCI with polygraph

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Jira

Job description

Software Test Engineer

The Opportunity:

When a user tries new software, they expect it to be intuitive and run smoothly. Functionality, reliability, and user experience are key to successful software development, and that means rigorous testing. That’s why we need a knowledgeable test engineer like you who knows how to thoroughly test software and work with developers to make sure our team releases the best software possible.

As a Software Test Engineer on our team, you’ll collaborate with developers, requirements analysts, and government stakeholders to validate software for your client. You’ll create test strategies and detailed procedures, trace requirements to verification methods, and execute tests that span functional, integration, regression, performance, and mission‑relevant evaluation. You’ll track and report bugs, verify fixes, and help guide improvements throughout the development lifecycle.

Work with us to make an impact by supporting national security.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience performing software testing, systems validation, or verification activities

• Experience with Jira

• Experience analyzing and comprehending software requirements, and defining test methods

• Experience developing test plans, test cases, and detailed test procedures

• Experience conducting functional, integration, regression, or performance testing

• Experience in communicating findings to development teams

• Ability to collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and government test organizations

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with SQL scripting

• Experience with human resources IT systems

• Experience with automation and API tools such as Selenium, JUnit, Postman, or Cypress

• Experience with Agile frameworks and Continuous Integration or Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.