Software Test Engineer - Essex Management

Emmes; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Management, part of Emmes, seeks a Software Test Engineer to join a cross‑functional team focused on enterprise informatics software testing for cancer trials and research.

You will write automated tests, participate in CI/CD, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with engineers in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience coding in Python, C#/.NET, JavaScript, Ruby, or comparable languages.
• Experience testing hardware and software for enterprise and informatics systems in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Define quality characteristics, metrics, and scoring parameters.
• Experience in Agile development environments (SCRUM/Kanban).
• Proficient with Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with behavior-driven testing (Cucumber/Behave).
• Experience with performance/load testing (K6/LoadRunner/JMeter/Artillery).
• 3 years of software testing experience in one or more programming languages.
• Bachelor-level degree in a technical field (CS or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility testing.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and complete testing tasks on assigned projects.
• Develop test scenarios and procedures for scalable, reliable software.
• Write automated tests and integrate with CI/CD pipelines; troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in SCRUM sprint planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to move features through CI/CD cycles.
• Contribute to the technical knowledge base and support knowledge sharing.
• Mentor junior team members and shadow senior staff during interviews.

Skills

Strong communication

Python

C#/.NET

JavaScript

Ruby

Agile / SCRUM

Git / GitHub

Cucumber / Behave

Performance testing

Section 508 testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub Actions

JIRA

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Overview

Notice to Applicants concerning Location: For anyone who is local to Maryland/the DC Metro area, this role will require someone to work onsite two (2) days at the client site who is based in Rockville, MD.

For anyone outside of the region specified above, please be advised that there is an expectation despite majority of the work being remote that one can come into the HQ in Rockville, Maryland roughly 10% of the year for new project kicks offs, team building, company town halls etc.

Software Test Engineer - Essex Management

About Essex

This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.

Primary Purpose

This role works as part of the technica l test engineering team and will be focused on testing enterprise and informatics software systems to support cancer trials and research. This role provides strong career growth opportunities in an innovative technology environment working in one of our nation's premiere research organizations.

Responsibilities

• As an individual contributor, prioritize and complete testing tasks on assigned projects.
• Develop test scenarios and procedures to ensure enterprise and informatics software systems are scalable, reliable, and performant.
• Write automated tests and integrate them with the CI/CD pipeline. Work with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Participate in SCRUM Sprint planning, standup, review, and retrospective meetings.
• Work in a collaborative cross-functional team environment to move features (JIRA tasks) across all tiers in a CI/CD Agile SCRUM environment.
• Contribute articles to the technical knowledge base to support knowledge sharing across teams.
• Be a proactive part of the software test engineering team, looking to make improvements to our engineering practice.
• Shadow senior team members during interviews.
• Mentor junior members of the team.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience coding in Python, C#/.NET, Javascript, Ruby, or comparable programming languages.
• Experience testing hardware and software for enterprise and informatics systems, that run a cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) environment.
• Develop and define major and minor characteristics of quality, including quality metrics and scoring parameters.
• Experience working in a n agile development environment with methodologies such as SCRUM or Kanban.
• Experience using Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with behavior‑driven development testing using frameworks such as Cucumber and Behave.
• Experience with performance and load testing using tools like K6, LoadRunner, JMeter, and Artillery.
• 3 years of software testing experience in one or more programming languages.
• Possession of a Bachelor or Graduate degree in a technical field such as Computer Science from an accredited college or university (according to CHEA).
• Working knowledge in Section 508 accessibility testing.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with AI-assisted engineering practices and tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, or Claude Code, as well as conducting efficient and accurate code reviews of AI-generated code.
• 4 years of software testing experience in one or more programming languages.
• ISTQB Foundation and/or Agile testing certification is a plus.
• Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) certification is a plus.
• Possession of a Bachelor or Graduate degree in a technical field such as Computer Science from an accredited college or university (according to CHEA).

Be Part of One Team, One Purpose

At Emmes Group, we’re shaping the future of clinical research—where human intelligence meets cutting‑edge technology to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. With over 47 years of scientific excellence, we’ve led groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

Through our two business units—Emmes, a full‑service CRO, and Veridix AI, our technology, data, and analytical solutions— we are modernizing clinical trials and accelerating the development of life‑changing therapies.

We believe that every clinical breakthrough starts with people—people who are passionate, purpose‑driven, and ready to make an impact. At Emmes Group, we bring People, Science, and Technology together to collaborate with our customers and deliver global health impact. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every challenge is met with perseverance and accountability.

If you’re looking for a career where your work advances global health and where scientific excellence meets real‑world impact, join us and be part of something bigger. One Team, One Purpose.

CONNECT WITH US

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Visit our website: https://www.theemmesgroup.com/