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Markon
Test Engineer 3
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What they do
A Software QA Engineer or Tester designs and runs in-depth diagnostic tests to evaluate software and check for problems before new products are marketed. Pilots software and applies tests to check for errors and glitches.
$106,248 / year median in Maryland
-24% projected decline
Job Description
Description Markon is seeking a Test Engineer 3 to support a fast-paced, mission-critical Intelligence Community program. This role serves as the lead Test Engineer, responsible for defining and executing comprehensive test strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality, resilient systems. This role works closely with software developers, DevOps engineers, and mission stakeholders to validate system functionality, data integrity, performance, and operational readiness across complex environments. Responsibilities Lead the testing strategy, planning, and execution for mission-critical applications and systems Partner with software and DevOps engineers to integrate quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test cases across system, integration, regression, performance, and stress testing scenarios Develop and maintain test plans, test procedures, test cases, test scripts, and test reports Validate data ingest pipelines and ensure compliance with data lifecycle management requirements Identify, document, track, and verify resolution of software defects and system issues Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks utilizing tools such as JUnit and Mockito Analyze test results and provide recommendations to improve system quality, reliability, and performance Support system integration, deployment, accreditation, and operational testing activities Coordinate testing efforts across development teams and provide status updates to leadership and stakeholders Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies, automation, and quality assurance processes Qualifications Required Qualifications
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