Mid-Level Test Engineer

About the Role

Northstrat, a GRVTY company, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Engineer to join our Agile development team. The Test Engineer will play a critical role in software and system testing, with a strong emphasis on balancing manual execution and automated scripting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration and operation of complex systems in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute unit/component test procedures for all project components, create and execute integration test procedures, execute regression tests, coordinate and execute user acceptance testing, and create and execute performance tests.
• Conduct component integration testing, including performance and throughput benchmarking, fault tolerance, interface compliance, and functional completeness.
• Support current production system break/fix and enhancement efforts, including requirements review, test formulation, test scenario preparation, test execution, and test summary preparation.
• Document and analyze test results, produce status reports, and assist with the defect management process.
• Perform requirement analysis and work independently to create test products such as test plans, test cases, and test reports of good quality.
• Assist with technical artifacts including the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM), Use Cases, and User Interface Specifications.
• Collect and report testing results to the architecture team and stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Monitor defects to ensure they progress in a timely manner and adhere to the defect tracking process/stands; ensure they are adequately retested when fixed.
• Identify potential testing or work product improvements.
• Provide informal demonstrations to staff and customers in conjunction with efforts.
• Document and track defects and change requests; provide input to and participate in Engineering Change Control processes; capture and report defect metrics.

Requirements

• Must have an active US government secret clearance (no exceptions).
• At least 5-8 years’ relevant experience (bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 2 years direct experience).
• Experience with CI/CD platforms such as GitLab, GitHub Actions, and Atlassian Bamboo is required.
• Must have experience with end-to-end (e2e) testing frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, and Cypress.
• Experience with PowerShell and Bash scripting is required.
• Should be comfortable reading Python, JavaScript, and SQL code.
• Knowledge of packaging tests into suites for smoke/regression test execution.
• Experience setting up Linux and Windows test environments, executing test cases, and tracking defects.
• Working experience with component, application, integration, and performance testing procedures and criteria.
• Working experience in defining acceptance criteria and coordinating and executing acceptance testing.
• Working experience in requirements traceability.
• Working experience with creating and executing test plans and procedures and documenting the expected and actual results.

Nice to Have

• Background in Mission Operations and RF systems.
• Experience with complex system integration activities.

Pay

Virginia Pay Range: $110,000—$187,000 USD

Benefits

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401k with generous company match.
• Training and Development Opportunities.
• Award Programs.
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events.

About GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world. We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.