Test Engineer (REMOTE)

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Koniag Professional Services, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support KPS and our government customer. The position is remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Koniag Professional Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions in support of both established projects and new application development efforts. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytical professional who is passionate about software quality, committed to continuous improvement, and possesses the ability to apply their technical knowledge and experience to identify and resolve complex issues before they reach production.

The Test Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, executing, and maintaining comprehensive test strategies and test cases to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications and systems. This individual will work closely with developers, business analysts, and project stakeholders to validate that software solutions meet defined requirements and perform as expected in both development and production environments.

Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Conduct various types of testing including functional, regression, integration, system, user acceptance, and performance testing across multiple environments.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies using approved defect tracking and ticketing tools; communicate findings clearly to development and project teams.
• Collaborate closely with developers, system analysts, and business analysts to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Participate in requirements reviews, design walkthroughs, and sprint ceremonies to provide quality assurance input early in the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Perform root cause analysis on identified defects and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution and re-testing.
• Validate that software solutions meet established security, compliance, and accessibility standards as required by project and government guidelines.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test results, and traceability matrices.
• Monitor and report on testing progress, defect metrics, and overall software quality to project leads and stakeholders.
• Support the development and enforcement of quality assurance standards, best practices, and testing SOPs across the team.
• Participate in Agile sprint cycles, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, and retrospectives, contributing a quality assurance perspective throughout.
• Coordinate and support user acceptance testing (UAT) activities with government customers and end users, providing guidance and documentation as needed.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to software quality and testing coverage, escalating issues to technical leads as appropriate.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to testing processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and quality outcomes.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance, test engineering, or a related testing role.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans and test cases for complex software applications.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.

Preferred:

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance or test engineering.
• Experience supporting software testing in a federal government IT environment.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in designing, developing, and executing manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts across multiple testing types including functional, regression, integration, system, and performance testing.
• Experience with defect tracking and project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, document, and clearly communicate software defects and their root causes.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and how quality assurance fits within each phase.
• Experience developing and maintaining test automation frameworks and automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar.
• Ability to create and maintain comprehensive test documentation including test plans, test cases, test results, and requirements traceability matrices.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum, and the ability to actively contribute within an Agile team environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering thorough and accurate testing outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly convey testing findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment while also managing individual testing responsibilities independently.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Experience working in a federal government IT environment.
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or equivalent quality assurance certification.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and experience conducting accessibility testing.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Familiarity with security testing concepts and tools.
• Experience supporting or coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT) with government or enterprise-level customers.
• Knowledge of database querying (SQL) for backend data validation during testing activities.
• Experience with cloud-based testing environments, particularly within Microsoft Azure or AWS ecosystems.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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