Test Engineer, Level II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Create testing criteria based on operational requirements and Key Performance Parameters to ensure technical performance and operational suitability.

• Develop test plans and scripts that encompass system integrity, security, user requirements, and lifecycle testing objectives.

• Perform Developmental Testing and Operational Testing in line with relevant DHS testing guidelines, including Instruction Guide 026-06-001-01.

• Carry out functional, integration, regression, and acceptance tests for updated interfaces, cloud services, and enterprise integrations.

• Confirm cybersecurity requirements by applying the relevant DHS Procedures for Operational Test and Evaluation of Cybersecurity.

• Validate results of data migration, conduct data-quality checks, and assess authentication compatibility and controlled user access and upload functions.

• Create and sustain repeatable test scripts and automation where suitable.

• Collaborate on testing in conjunction with development and deployment workflows.

• Document defects, keep supporting evidence, coordinate corrective measures, and retest fixes alongside developers and platform teams.

• Present test outcomes, risks, and recommendations that support Government acceptance and release decisions.

• Maintain version-controlled testing artifacts.

• Engage in design reviews, implementation planning, and quality assurance tasks.

• Execute other related responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience in software testing, test engineering, or quality assurance.

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Experience in developing test plans, cases, scripts, acceptance criteria, and requirements traceability for web applications and cloud-hosted systems.

• Proven experience in conducting functional, integration, regression, and operational testing.

• Skilled in documenting defects and verifying corrective actions.

• Familiarity with test automation, API testing, CI/CD workflows, and validating security and data integrity requirements.

• Capable of effectively communicating test findings and recommendations.

• Must successfully complete the mandated DHS/CISA background investigation.

• Must obtain and sustain a favorable DHS suitability/fitness determination (Public Trust).

• Must maintain necessary system access.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Must fulfill DHS/CISA personnel and system access requirements.

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Must meet the required Government background investigation, system access, nondisclosure, and sensitive-information protection standards.

• Work hours typically range from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

• Required availability from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of Federal developmental and operational test processes is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid vacation.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Matching 401(k) plan.

• Tuition/training reimbursement.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Remote work from an approved personal residence or corporate telecommuting site.