Senior Software Test Engineer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level and willingness to obtain a CI Poly. SCIF presence a minimum of 3 days per week, as program needs dictate.

About the role

We are looking for a Software Tester to support a large-scale big data analytics platform supporting U.S. Government intelligence analysts. The selected candidate will work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, DevOps personnel, and end users to ensure the quality, reliability, performance, and usability of mission-critical applications and data services. This role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on testing experience in complex distributed systems, and the ability to operate effectively in an Agile development environment supporting national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test procedures.
• Validate functionality, performance, scalability, and reliability of web-based and data-centric applications.
• Perform integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing across distributed environments.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using issue tracking tools.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and system administrators to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Support CI/CD testing activities and participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Verify data integrity and data flow across large-scale analytics and ingestion pipelines.
• Contribute to test automation frameworks and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Rigorously document detailed test processes.

Requirements

• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory for this position and required for consideration.
• Minimum of 14 years of total professional experience in a technical support role, of which 5+ years has been in software testing, quality assurance, or related technical roles.
• Experience testing web applications, APIs, and distributed systems in a variety of environments.
• Knowledge of performance testing and security testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with automated testing tools and scripting languages (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Python, JavaScript, or similar).
• Understanding of software defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated self-starter who consistently takes initiative with limited guidance and instruction.
• BS in Systems Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Systems Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent or related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Elasticsearch, or similar platforms.
• Experience testing cloud-native applications in AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• ISTQB or other software testing certifications.
• Experience working in high-availability, mission-critical production environments.
• Experience as a military/intelligence analyst, supporting the military/IC, or knowledge of some IC PED systems is a plus.

Pay

The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 - $176,000.00 annually. For all other states, geographic cost of labor is used to develop market-driven ranges. Starting pay will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including:

• A robust 401(k) with company match
• Mental health resources
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Adoption reimbursement
• Pet insurance