Test Engineer - Data & API Validation (Federal)

Cadmus; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Voluntary time off (VTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Bonus programs

Job summary

Cadmus is seeking a Test Engineer to support a federal customer, focusing on quality and reliability of complex systems by bridging business requirements and technical solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams through the full testing lifecycle—from planning to production support—defining data testing strategies, developing test plans, and validating API outputs.

The role requires 2–4 years in data or system testing, experience with SQL and modern data platforms, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Information Systems, or similar).
• 2–4 years of experience in data or system testing within complex enterprise environments.
• Experience querying and validating large, complex data sets; working knowledge of SQL preferred.
• Exposure to modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake or similar cloud data tools) preferred.
• Agile experience required; SAFe or scaled Agile frameworks preferred.
• Exposure to scripting or data analysis tools (e.g., R, Python) is a plus but not required.
• Ability to obtain a FNS MBI Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute data testing strategies aligned to complex workflows, business rules, and system integrations.
• Develop and maintain test plans, cases, and supporting documentation based on detailed requirements analysis.
• Perform end-to-end testing and manage defects, including test logging, validation, and results tracking.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to validate requirements, refine testing, and support releases.
• Validate data and integration outputs, including API testing across environments.
• Partner with client SMEs to triage, reproduce, and resolve defects, including production support as needed.

Skills

SQL

Data testing

Agile/SAFe

Python or R

Clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cadmus is seeking a Test Engineer to support a federal customer, focusing on quality and reliability of complex systems by bridging business requirements and technical solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams through the full testing lifecycle—from planning to production support—defining data testing strategies, developing test plans, and validating API outputs.

The role requires 2–4 years in data or system testing, experience with SQL and modern data platforms, and the ability to