Headquarters: Washington DC
Test Engineer Sr Advisor Department of Corrections OSSD ASD has an opportunity for a dynamic and collaborative senior test engineer to join our team that is working on highly visible web application for a government client. We are looking for energetic individuals who want to enhance their professional career in a fast-paced federal environment at doing cutting edge work. The main responsibilities include but not limited to: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for web application features Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using bug tracking systems Verify bug fixes and perform regression testing to ensure stability
Test Automation Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python-based testing frameworks (pytest, unittest) Build React component testing using Jest and React Testing Library Build and enhance automated test suites for CI/CD pipelines running on AWS infrastructure Perform API testing for Python backend services using tools like pytest and requests Implement performance and load testing scenarios for cloud-deployed applications Test CDN performance and caching behavior with Cloudflare integration
Collaboration & Communication – Provide clear and actionable feedback on product quality and user experience Technical Skills
• 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, preferably with Python backend and React frontend applications
• Strong knowledge of React components, hooks, and frontend testing patterns
• Experience with Python testing frameworks (pytest, unittest, requests for API testing)
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for React component testing and end-to-end testing
• Experience with testing frameworks: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Selenium
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and Python web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI)
• Knowledge of AWS services and cloud testing strategies (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation)
• Experience with CDN testing and performance optimization (Cloudflare experience preferred)
• Understanding of SQL and database testing concepts
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
Testing Expertise
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
• Experience with both black-box and white-box testing techniques
• Knowledge of different testing types (functional, regression, integration, performance)
• Familiarity with browser developer tools and debugging techniques
• Experience with mobile and responsive web testing
Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, API Gateway)
• Knowledge of Cloudflare features and CDN performance testing
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes on AWS EKS)
• Knowledge of Python web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI)
• Experience with React state management (Redux, Context API)
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Previous experience in a startup or fast-paced environment
Tools & Technologies We Use
• Frontend: React, TypeScript/JavaScript, Jest, React Testing Library
• Backend: Python, pytest, unittest, requests
• End-to-End Testing: Cypress, Selenium
• Cloud Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, API Gateway)
• CDN & Performance: Cloudflare
• CI/CD: AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
• Bug tracking: Jira, Linear, or similar
• API testing: Postman, pytest, requests
• Performance testing: JMeter, LoadRunner, AWS Load Testing
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB
• Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab Location: Remote with some travel
