Test Engineer Level I

About Our Client

The organization delivers technology solutions, software products, and professional services to Federal Government customers. It addresses the challenge of supporting mission-critical government operations through quality technology and professional expertise, emphasizing collaboration and employee growth.

About the Opportunity

The TEST ENGINEER I role supports testing of a secure information-sharing platform, focusing on digital modernization, cloud integration, data migration, and automation. This position ensures software quality and operational effectiveness by executing and documenting tests under technical guidance, contributing to the reliability and security of government-focused applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop test cases and scripts from operational requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Execute tests verifying technical performance and operational suitability.
• Support developmental and operational testing following applicable procedures.
• Test web interfaces, API integrations, SaaS, cloud services, and enterprise platform compatibility.
• Verify authentication, user validation, access controls, and controlled workflows.
• Validate data migrations, pipeline outputs, data quality, and reporting functions.
• Record defects, provide reproducible test evidence, and coordinate retesting.
• Assist with creating repeatable test scripts and automated testing in CI/CD workflows.
• Prepare test summaries and report conclusions, risks, and recommendations.
• Maintain version-controlled test documentation and contribute to quality assurance and migration validation.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of software testing or quality assurance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with test case execution, defect documentation, and fix verification for web or cloud services.
• Knowledge of functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing and requirements traceability.
• Familiarity with API testing, test scripting/automation, issue tracking, and version control tools.
• Ability to follow test procedures, protect sensitive information, and communicate with technical staff.
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) preferred.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain required DHS background and security clearances.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid vacation
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Long- and short-term disability coverage