Job Summary- Seeking a Cloud Test Engineer to join our mission-driven Cyber Missions team supporting mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs
- In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, performance, and security of cloud-based applications and infrastructure supporting high-impact cyber missions
- Working closely with software engineers, cloud engineers, DevSecOps teams, and solution providers, you will lead testing efforts for applications transitioning to-or operating within-Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
- The ideal candidate has experience with cloud technologies, software testing methodologies, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in fast-paced Agile environments
Primary Responsibilities- Lead and execute testing activities for cloud-based applications, services, and infrastructure supporting mission-critical environments
- Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts
- Perform manual, functional, integration, regression, and configuration testing for applications deployed within AWS cloud environments
- Validate cloud infrastructure deployments utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies, including Terraform
- Test containerized applications and deployments utilizing Kubernetes and Docker
- Support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes by validating software builds, deployments, and infrastructure changes
- Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, and product teams to ensure production readiness and successful deployment into AWS environments
- Analyze test results, identify software defects, reproduce issues, and document findings through defect tracking systems
- Create, document, and manage bug reports while working closely with development teams to resolve issues
- Perform root cause analysis for failed tests, automation issues, and deployment problems
- Validate application performance, scalability, reliability, and system integration across cloud environments
- Support automation initiatives by developing or maintaining automated testing frameworks and scripts
- Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, test planning, demonstrations, and retrospectives
- Contribute to continuous process improvements that enhance software quality, testing efficiency, and release reliability
Required Qualifications- Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Test Engineer supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline
- Four (4) additional years of Test Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement
- Experience developing and maintaining test plans, test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts
- Experience performing manual, functional, integration, and regression testing
- Experience analyzing test results and identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects
- Experience documenting software defects and collaborating with multidisciplinary development teams
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within Agile software development environments
Desired Qualifications- Experience testing applications deployed within Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments
- Experience utilizing Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker to validate cloud infrastructure and containerized applications
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and test automation tools
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
- Knowledge of web technologies, RESTful APIs, databases, and cloud-native applications
- Experience performing software integration testing and end-to-end system validation
- Experience analyzing application performance, system efficiency, and scalability
- Ability to reproduce software defects and perform root cause analysis
- Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community cloud modernization efforts
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The pay range for this role is:
110,000 - 155,000 USD per year (NBP)
