Test Engineer
$92,300–$166,850 year
On-siteShiloh, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Analyze capability requirements and collaborate with technical leads to ensure verifiable implementations for Real-Time Visibility deployments. Define testable acceptance criteria in user stories, lead User Acceptance Testing, and create comprehensive test documentation supporting Kibana dashboards. Design and implement test strategies for data ingestion and visualizations using React, JavaScript, and HTML within Elastic frameworks, while executing regression and integration tests. Manage defects through resolution using Jira and actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives. This role supports the Defense Information System Network within the DISA Global Solution Management program, requiring an active DoD Secret clearance and 8+ years of experience in software testing with the ELK stack.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited college, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 8–12 years of professional experience, or 6–10 years with a related Master's degree
- Must hold an active DoD Secret clearance
- Active Security+ (or other 8570-compliant) certification, or ability to obtain within 14 days of start
- 8+ years of experience in software testing, including 3+ years with the ELK stack (Kafka, Logstash, Elasticsearch, Kibana) focused on integration testing and visualization validation
- Experience conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including end-user engagement and validation
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Kibana, Elasticsearch APIs, Jira, Confluence, and Git repositories
- Proven experience working in Agile development environments as part of cross-functional, fast-paced technical teams
- Experience with big data applications and distributed systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with automated test frameworks (e.g., JUnit) and test automation tools such as Ansible
- Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps practices including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Configuration as Code in AWS cloud environments
- Skilled in automating test tooling and deployment pipelines across diverse AWS environments
- Familiarity with Xray Test Management and other QA lifecycle tools
- AWS Cloud certifications preferred
- Understanding of network routing and device configurations
- Strong background in testing open-source technologies and data processing systems
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