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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. In addition, the Software Test Engineer will work with System Engineers, Developers and other Testers to accurately author the test based documentation required for the project.
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 8-12 years of related experience.
- Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least 8 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
- Regression testing
- Performance testing
- Automated test tools
- Agile Development methodologies
- Git
- SVN
- VersionOne
- Jira
- Jenkins
- MS Office Products
- Word
- Excel
- Visio
- PowerPoint
- Agile certification
- DevOps practices
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8-12 years related experience
- At least 8 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
- $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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
- 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.