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About the Role

The Software Test Engineer will be part of a dynamic team working in an agile software development environment that is building a user application to run on mobile device form factors. The Software Test Engineer will be responsible for the quality of the developed product and participating in manual and automated testing operations. This position requires someone who is proactive and passionate about ensuring the quality of software deliverables and can participate in both the manual and automated testing of user interface and backend software implementations effectively.

Responsibilities

Author and execute manual and automated test cases to ensure product requirements are met.
Author and maintain tools, techniques, and practices for assuring the testing of the product.
Participate in agile planning events, analysis and design events, and reviews.
Ensure that quality checks and acceptance criteria are satisfied before code merges can occur.
Ensure complete and timely reporting on bugs and test results.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
Write testing documentation and help finalize all system and software documentation CDRLs for the program.
Familiarity working on programs using the Agile Scrum methodology.

Requirements

Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4-8 years of related experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of experience in software testing and/or software development.
Experience with a scripting language: Python, JavaScript, and related others.
Experience with implementing regression testing for software.
Experience performing “illity” testing, especially performance testing.
Familiarity and/or experience using automated test tools on software projects.
The ability to communicate effectively with both Product Owners and software developers.
Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.
DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +, CISSP, etc.) (Will be required 90 days after hire).

Skills

Python
JavaScript
Agile Scrum methodology
Automated test tools
Regression testing
Performance testing
Git
SVN
VersionOne
Jira
Jenkins
MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint)
Agile certification
DevOps practices

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

4-8 years of related experience
At least 5 years of experience in software testing and/or software development

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Salary/Compensations

$73,450.00 - $132,775.00

Benefits

Paid Time Off
11 paid Holidays
401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
Flexible Schedules
Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
Technical Upskilling
Education and Training Support
Parental Paid Leave
Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave and Retirement

About the Company

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.