CACI International

Software Test Engineer

CACI International$75K — $158K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship with active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain)
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in software testing and quality assurance
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies
  • Experience working within Agile development frameworks
  • Hands-on experience testing APIs
  • Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Complete software testing for system updates including functional, performance, API, and DB verification testing
  • Design and execute manual and automated regression test cases
  • Identify, document, track, and advocate for defect resolution using bug tracking systems
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test documentation including test plans and reports
  • Ensure test coverage and adherence to project requirements
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Wellness and financial support
  • Retirement benefits
  • Family support programs
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible working environment to support work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job Title: Software Test Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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What You'll Do
Core Responsibilities:
  • Complete various types of software testing for system updates including functional, performance, API, and DB verification testing
  • Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated regression test cases
  • Identify, document, track, and advocate for defect resolution using bug tracking systems
  • Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and system architecture
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test documentation including test plans, test cases, and testing reports
  • Ensure test coverage and adherence to project requirements
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices development


Qualifications:
Required:
  • U.S. citizenship with active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain)
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in software testing and quality assurance
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies
  • Experience working within Agile development frameworks
  • Experience with automated testing tools (e.g. Playwright, mabl, testRigor, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience testing APIs
  • Knowledge of database testing and SQL queries
  • Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript)
  • Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Self-motivated to explore new and better ways of improving our test performance and coverage

Preferred:
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Professional certifications (ISTQB Foundation/Advanced, Certified Agile Tester, SAFe, AWS certifications)
  • Knowledge of performance and load testing tools
  • Knowledge of containerization concepts (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD practices
  • Experience working in regulated or high-security environments
  • Background working within both Agile and Waterfall development approaches
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and related testing strategies
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Experience with command-line scripting, such as Bash
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)


What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

An environment of trust.

A focus on continuous growth.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$75,200-$158,100

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
NASDAQ

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