Software Test Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Test Engineer to prepare, and perform testing, evaluation, verification, and validation of software to evaluate results against specifications, requirements, and operational needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and possesses strong problem-solving abilities. This position requires full-time onsite work in Fort Meade, MD. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure that software meets specifications, requirements, and operational needs
• Conducting unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing to identify and report defects and discrepancies
• Evaluating software performance, scalability, and reliability to ensure that it meets operational requirements
• Verifying that software meets functional and non-functional requirements, including security, usability, and accessibility
• Validating that software meets operational needs and user expectations, including conducting user acceptance testing and feedback sessions
• Identifying and reporting defects and discrepancies, and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues and implement fixes
• Developing and maintaining test environments, including test data, test scripts, and test tools
• Conducting testing and evaluation of software in various environments, including development, staging, and production
• Conducting testing and evaluation of capabilities against various hardware, operating systems, software versions and environments
• Collaborating with stakeholders to develop and refine testing and evaluation strategies, including identifying and prioritizing testing objectives and scope
• Providing testing and evaluation results and recommendations to stakeholders, including developers, project managers, and operational users

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in software test and evaluation
• Proficiency in Agile processes and procedures
• Proficiency with version control tools and technologies (e.g., Git, GitLab, JIRA)
• Hands-on experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++)
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Counter Intelligence (CI) Polygraph.

This position is located in Fort Meade, MD.  The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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