Mid-Level Test Engineer

Leidos

. Plan, develop, and execute manual test cases and detailed test procedures against requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manual testing, including functional, integration, and regression testing, while effectively collaborating in Agile environments. Proficient in API testing and defect management, with a strong focus on quality assurance and process improvement.

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Manual TestingAPI TestingAgile Software DevelopmentDefect ManagementTest Plan Development

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Hard Skills

Functional TestingIntegration TestingRegression TestingSystem TestingTest Case DevelopmentRESTful API ValidationJSON ValidationDefect TrackingRequirements TraceabilityEnd-to-End Testing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

BrunoPostmanSwagger UIJiraAgile CeremoniesCI/CDAWSLinuxPlaywrightSelenium

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQBCASTPCASTCSTESecurity+

Industry Keywords

GEOINT DataEnterprise Software ApplicationsAgile SDLCSDLCSTLCDoD Program ExperienceIntelligence AnalysisData ProcessingOperational Workflow TestingOAuth 2.0

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCypressDistributed SystemsLinuxMicroservicesSDLCSeleniumSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, develop, and execute manual test cases and detailed test procedures against requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Perform functional, integration, system, regression, smoke, and exploratory testing of web applications and associated services
Develop and maintain test plans, scenarios, cases, procedures, and execution documentation
Conduct API testing with Bruno, Postman, and/or Swagger UI, validating RESTful services, HTTP requests/responses, JSON, authentication, error handling, and data integrity
Collaborate with developers, product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and define testing strategies
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Analyze user stories and acceptance criteria for positive, negative, boundary, and edge-case scenarios
Execute manual tests across development, integration, and staging environments
Document, track, manage, verify, and regression-test defects using Jira or comparable tools
Maintain requirements traceability and test coverage
Support test data preparation, environment readiness, and troubleshooting
Investigate application issues with software engineers and support root-cause analysis
Communicate testing progress, defect trends, risks, and software quality to Agile teams and stakeholders
Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, coverage, and software quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination
US citizenship required per contract
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience, or Master's with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
4+ years of software testing, quality engineering, or software validation experience
Experience with manual functional, integration, regression, and system testing of enterprise software applications
Ability to develop test plans, test procedures, test cases, and test scenarios based on requirements and user stories
Experience with API testing using Bruno, Postman, or comparable tools
Working knowledge of RESTful APIs, HTTP methods, status codes, JSON payloads, and API request/response validation
Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and retesting software defects
Experience in Agile software development environments and Scrum ceremonies
Experience using Jira or equivalent test management and issue-tracking tools
Understanding of Agile SDLC, SDLC, and STLC
Ability to translate technical requirements into clear, measurable, repeatable test procedures
Experience validating end-to-end business processes and user workflows across multiple application components
Hands-on experience with geospatial applications or GEOINT data
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-focused Agile environment
Preferred: DoD or IC program experience; complex enterprise application testing; intelligence analysis, data processing, or operational workflow testing; OAuth 2.0, JWT, and role-based access controls; SQL; microservices and distributed systems; CI/CD and DevSecOps; Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress; AWS; Linux and log analysis; requirements traceability; accessibility, usability, and security testing; ISTQB, CASTP, CAST, CSTE, Security+, or similar certifications