Job Title: Software Test Engineer
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
Type of Travel: Continental US
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The Opportunity:
This opportunity provides advanced software development support to a major United States strategic command, contributing to capabilities that underpin national‑level strategic deterrence and long‑range operational readiness.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain test frameworks and supporting documentation to ensure testing activities are repeatable, traceable, and aligned with program quality standards.
- Expand automated testing capabilities by identifying high-value regression scenarios, prioritizing automation efforts, and implementing scalable automated test solutions.
- Validate software functionality across multiple testing disciplines, including functional, integration, exploratory, performance, load, and smoke testing for web-based applications and supporting databases.
- Document, track, and communicate software defects by recording issues, reproducing conditions, and collaborating with development teams to support timely resolution.
- Contribute actively within an Agile development environment, supporting sprint planning, daily collaboration, reviews, retrospectives, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Partner with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to create comprehensive test strategies, define acceptance criteria, and ensure quality objectives are incorporated throughout the development lifecycle.
- Support software assurance and risk reduction activities through requirements analysis, test design, validation planning, and evaluation of appropriate testing tools and methodologies.
- Measure and improve testing effectiveness by establishing, collecting, and analyzing quality metrics that drive informed decisions and continuous improvement.
- Evaluate emerging test technologies and best practices to improve automation coverage, accelerate delivery timelines, and increase overall product quality.
- Support the delivery of mission-critical software solutions through comprehensive verification activities integrated with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices.
Qualifications:
Required:
- U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field and relevant software testing experience.
- Experience developing and executing automated test solutions.
- Knowledge of software testing methodologies, defect tracking, and quality assurance best practices.
- Experience with functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Familiarity with Agile development practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience using tools such as Jira or similar work management platforms.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
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.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$65,700 - $134,400
