Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer – K , Inc.

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting national security.

• Innovative Projects: K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work:
  Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

• Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware and operating systems
• Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability
• Design or develop automated test scripts
• Communicate and document test results in a manner understandable by technical and non-technical staff
• Perform fully compliant testing and provide accurate, repeatable test results

• Location:
  
  Chantilly, VA
• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI++
• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Mathematics, or related;
  Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years
• Experience designing and developing automated test scripts in Python, Bash, JAVA, Java‑Script or similar scripting language
• Experience designing, writing, reviewing, and executing test plans, procedures, reports, and other technical documentation
• Experience conducting functional and regression testing for existing applications
• Strong experience using Unix or Windows
• Experience using tracking systems for issues and problems such as JIRA
• Ability to interface with customers, end‑users, technical leads, and program management

• Create and maintain automated cloud‑based test environments using technologies such as Selenium or comparable testing tools
• Familiarity with Agile mindset and methodologies
• Experience building test automation frameworks

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.