Senior Test Engineer

DSA

. Design and implement manual and automated tests, including data staging .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in manual and automated testing, including defect identification and resolution, while effectively collaborating with remote teams. Proficient in SQL for test data validation and familiar with Agile methodologies to support software development processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active DoD Secret Clearance4+ Years Software/Test Engineering ExperienceAutomated Testing ExperienceSQL Query Writing and ExecutionActive Security+ Certification

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Hard Skills

Manual TestingAutomated TestingDefect IdentificationPerformance Testing ConfigurationAgile Development ProcessesSQLTicket Management Systems

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft CopilotAI Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Security+ Certification

Industry Keywords

Government Acceptance TestingGTIMS ProgramSoftware DeploymentRemote Team Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement manual and automated tests, including data staging
Review and analyze test results
Identify and document defects/bugs to team standards
Communicate issues with the architect, software engineers, and support team
Re-test and verify defects/bugs are fixed
Assist in other phases of the development lifecycle, including local software deployment for testing
Provide customer demonstrations during Government Acceptance Testing events
Work as a system testing resource for the GTIMS Program
Work well with a remote team
Perform other duties as assigned
Position may require weekend and nighttime hours (<5% time)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active or Current DoD Secret Clearance
4+ years of software/test engineering experience, or 2+ years development team experience and 2+ years automated testing experience
Experience in the application of various formal and documented testing methods and tools
Experience with configuring performance tests (environments and load generation)
Familiarity with Agile development processes including working in sprints, planning, estimation, prioritization, scoping, and demoing
Familiarity with SQL, including the ability to write, modify, and execute SQL queries to support the test process and test data validation
Demonstrated experience using a modern ticket management system
Ability to work independently with minimal supervisory direction
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Active Security+ Certification
All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.
Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens; applicants accepting a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and eligibility requirements for classified information access.