Test Engineer (Python/Java) for Geospatial Apps & CI/CD

redalpha; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance fully

Job summary

Red Alpha seeks a detail-oriented Test Engineer to support verification, validation, and continuous improvement of mission-critical geospatial applications and Java-based microservices. You will develop automated and manual test strategies, design scalable Python-based test frameworks, and verify complex GIS workflows across the software lifecycle.

The role requires 2+ years in software testing, strong Python and Java testing experience, and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; four additional years of Test Engineer experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience supporting software testing efforts on programs of similar scope.
• Strong proficiency in Python for automated test frameworks, scripts, and CI/CD integration.
• Experience developing, executing, and maintaining automated and manual test plans and regression suites.
• Experience testing Java applications, microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Experience validating geospatial applications, analysis, and visualization capabilities.
• Experience with QA methodologies, defect lifecycle, and performance testing.
• Ability to create test documentation and reports; collaboration in Agile and DevSecOps environments.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated and manual test strategies.
• Design and maintain scalable test frameworks using Python; validate geospatial analysis and visualization.
• Collaborate with developers and engineers to identify defects and drive quality improvements.
• Support performance validation, regression testing, and CI/CD testing in a DevSecOps environment.

Skills

Python automation

Geospatial testing

Performance testing

CI/CD integration

Defect lifecycle management

Analytical problem solving

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Engineering

4+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

REST API testing

JMeter

Gatling

Job description

Red Alpha seeks a detail-oriented Test Engineer to support verification, validation, and continuous improvement of mission-critical geospatial applications and Java-based microservices. You will develop automated and manual test strategies, design scalable Python-based test frameworks, and verify complex GIS workflows across the software lifecycle.

The role requires 2+ years in software testing, strong Python and Java testing experience, and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.