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# Senior Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Meso Scale Discovery LLC
- **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $88,100.0 - $134,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Bug Tracking Systems, Code Coverage, Databases, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Test Data, Test Management, Scripting, Postman, Information Technology, Selenium Webdriver, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/83214131/1

## About the Role

* A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related area is required.
 * 3-5 years experience in testing through a full software development life cycle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 * Working knowledge of testing tools like Selenium WebDriver and Postman.
 * Working knowledge of Java, Python, version management control software, and bug-tracking software.
 * Knowledge of test management software is desired.
 * Knowledge of scripting, building tools, databases, and installations desirable.
 * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with developers to integrate and test software components into a system to meet requirements
 * Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot the test framework to resolve problems during automated test development.
 * Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with personnel at all levels.
 * Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of test data.
 * Ability to analyze requirements and user stories to ensure test coverage.
 * Creativity in test approach is expected.
 * Strong written and verbal skills required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

## Description

The Senior Software Test Engineer is responsible for the testing of major components of present and future MSD software products., * Independently create, improve, maintain, and execute a testing framework (manual and automated).

 * Develop and execute smoke tests, test software patches, test internal releases and test full product releases.
 * Develop and execute end-to-end, operational, and performance tests for software products.
 * Interfacing with other departments when needed to coordinate testing efforts or resources.
 * Verify and/or validate software products providing official verification results.
 * Aide in the creation of release documentation and ensure they are complete and accurate.
 * Review, improve, and audit based on our processes used for verification and validation.


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