Senior Software Test Engineer
$80,000–$128,000 year
On-siteLanham, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Conduct functional and integration testing of programs in IBM mainframe, client/server, or cloud environments. Proactively identify use cases for test automation and execute scripts using tools like Selenium, UiPath, and QTP to validate functional, technical, and performance requirements. Construct test cases using government-developed documentation to verify program functionality and interfaces, then review output to identify errors, omissions, and inconsistencies. Coordinate test activities with project stakeholders and train contractors or government personnel in automated testing tools. Lead and oversee testing activities with accountability while guiding others across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies. Prepare comprehensive reports on testing progress, issues, and remedial actions. Requires MBI clearance, 8+ years of experience, and mastery of test automation frameworks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience or a Masters degree and 6 years of experience or an Associates degree and 10 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 12 years of experience
- Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green card holder- must have 3 or more US residency)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an MBI clearance
- Demonstrated mastery in software testing, bringing deep expertise and advanced problem-solving capabilities
- Experience providing strategic guidance on testing practices across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models, ensuring alignment and quality across diverse project environments
- Experience leading and assisting other Test Engineers
- Must have knowledge and experience working with and supporting the development of an overall test Plan and tailored test plans for each release
- Must have experience preparing comprehensive reports on testing progress/issues and remedial action
- Hands-on experience with Jira and Xray, familiarity with Atlassian products, version control and collaborative software such as GitHub
- Experience using test automation tools such as: Selenium, UiPath, QTP, HP-UFT, Rational Functional Teste
Desired Qualifications
- Current active IRS MBI Clearance strongly preferred
- Experience working with the federal government
- Knowledge of current IRS tax administration software applications
- Experience with IBM Mainframe or Unisys Mainframe applications and operations
- Market knowledge of various classes of test automation tools, including low code/code free automated testing tools
- Exposure to wide automation concepts, framework & best practices from industry in automating mainframe and web applications
- Demonstrated experience in designing & implementing customized test automation frameworks as needed
- Hands on experience with technology standards such as: Java, Service Oriented Architecture/Web Services, SQL, XML, Agile Testing Methodology and the ability to proactively respond to emerging technology trends
- Utilization of Test Tools such as: Jmeter, Junit, Parasoft – LoadTest, Selenium Automated Testing, SOAPUI (free version), INFOConnect, Pegasus, UiPath
- Deep understanding of: Databricks platform, Medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) and PySpark dataframes
- Familiarity with Accessibility Tools such as: Freedom Scientific JAWS; ZoomText; Dragon Naturally Speaking
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