Test Engineer

Progressive IT; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive IT in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Software Test Engineer to validate mission-critical software in a secure, high-performance environment. The role focuses on automated test development, system validation, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure quality throughout the lifecycle. Requirements include U.S.

Citizenship, DOE Q-level clearance to start, and onsite work only. Experience with CI/CD, Docker, Linux/UNIX, and cloud technologies is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, and executing software test plans and automated testing solutions.
• Programming experience with Python.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with software development and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated and manual software test plans and test cases.
• Build and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts.
• Validate software against functional and system requirements.
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot software defects while tracking test progress and results.
• Partner with software developers and cross-functional teams to improve product quality and test coverage.
• Recommend and implement testing tools, processes, and best practices.
• Participate in software development, risk assessment, and quality assurance activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Docker

Linux/UNIX

Cloud technologies

CI/CD pipelines

Bash scripting

Job description

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Clearance: DOE Q-level clearance to star t
• Must work onsite (no remote or hybrid schedules considered)

Software Test Engineer

We are seeking a Software Test Engineer to support the testing and validation of mission-critical software systems in a secure, high-performance environment. This role will focus on developing automated test solutions, validating system functionality, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated and manual software test plans and test cases.
• Build and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts.
• Validate software against functional and system requirements.
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot software defects while tracking test progress and results.
• Partner with software developers and cross-functional teams to improve product quality and test coverage.
• Recommend and implement testing tools, processes, and best practices.
• Participate in software development, risk assessment, and quality assurance activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Skills

• Experience designing, developing, and executing software test plans and automated testing solutions.
• Programming experience with Python.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with software development and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation.
• Familiarity with Docker, cloud technologies, and Linux/UNIX environments.
• Knowledge of Bash scripting and Agile development methodologies.
• Experience working with large-scale enterprise applications or complex codebases.