Test Engineer

Koniag Government Services

. Plan, develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test strategies and test cases .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive test strategies, including manual and automated test plans, while ensuring compliance with security and accessibility standards. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing defect tracking tools to enhance software quality and testing processes.

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Test Plan DevelopmentAutomated Test Script DevelopmentDefect Tracking Tools (Azure DevOps, Jira)Agile Methodologies (Scrum)ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

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Hard Skills

Software Quality AssuranceTest Case DevelopmentFunctional TestingRegression TestingIntegration TestingPerformance TestingRoot Cause AnalysisTest DocumentationDatabase Querying (SQL)API Testing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SeleniumPlaywrightCypressPostmanSoapUIJMeterLoadRunnerAzure DevOpsJenkinsGitLab CI

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

Industry Keywords

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)Public Trust ClearanceFederal Government IT EnvironmentSection 508 Accessibility Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCypressJenkinsJMeterSDLCSeleniumSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test strategies and test cases
Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts
Conduct functional, regression, integration, system, user acceptance, and performance testing across multiple environments
Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies using defect tracking and ticketing tools
Collaborate with developers, system analysts, business analysts, and project stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure test coverage
Participate in requirements reviews, design walkthroughs, and Agile sprint ceremonies
Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks
Perform root cause analysis and coordinate defect resolution and re-testing
Validate software against security, compliance, and accessibility standards
Maintain test plans, test cases, test results, and traceability matrices
Monitor and report testing progress, defect metrics, and software quality
Support quality assurance standards, best practices, and testing SOPs
Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, and retrospectives
Coordinate and support UAT with government customers and end users
Assess and mitigate software quality and testing coverage risks
Recommend improvements to testing processes, tools, and methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited college or university
3+ years of experience in software quality assurance, test engineering, or a related testing role
Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans and test cases for complex software applications
Experience working in an Agile software development environment
Proficiency in designing, developing, and executing manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts across functional, regression, integration, system, and performance testing
Experience with defect tracking and project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying, documenting, and communicating software defects and root causes
Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
Experience developing and maintaining test automation frameworks and automated test scripts using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar
Ability to create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test results, and requirements traceability matrices
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Scrum
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team while managing individual testing responsibilities independently
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Preferred: 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance or test engineering
Preferred: Experience supporting software testing in a federal government IT environment
Desired: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or equivalent quality assurance certification
Desired: Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or SoapUI
Desired: Familiarity with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
Desired: Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and accessibility testing
Desired: Experience with CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI
Desired: Familiarity with security testing concepts and tools
Desired: Experience supporting or coordinating UAT with government or enterprise-level customers
Desired: Knowledge of database querying (SQL)
Desired: Experience with cloud-based testing environments, particularly Microsoft Azure or AWS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement