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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** BCT LLC - **Location:** Howard County, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Continuous Integration, Data Visualization, Query Languages, Database Theory, Python (Programming Language), Linux Servers, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Configuration Management, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Test Case, Strategies of Testing, Scripting, Grafana, Gitlab, Information Technology, Splunk, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9077388/test-engineer ## About the Role If you are seeking a meaningful work experience along with a workplace culture that thrives on teamwork, we invite you to explore this career opportunity to join us., Eight (8) years of experience Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited University in Math, Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related field is required. If the degree is not in the STEM field, must have an additional 5 years of Testing for a total of 13 years. Five (5) additional years of TE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree; Professional Certification as SE or T&E level 3 and PM level 2, or equivalent experience is required. Demonstrated experience of at least five (5) years shall be within the focus areas needed by the program. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#. Comfortable with Linux/Unix command line interface and command execution. Experience designing and developing automated test frameworks from scratch. Skill Sets, Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest Familiarity with the creation and maintenance of test documentation. Understanding of software configuration management practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins). Basic understanding of database concepts and query languages such as SQL or others. Ability to develop test cases through the analysis of system requirements. Scripting in languages such as Bash, Python, or similar. Basic understanding of software testing methodologies. Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team. ## Description Provide overall leadership of the T&E task and serve as primary liaison to the government for supporting contract coordination and task execution Manage T&E resources and tasks; ensure quality assurance of test processes and products Communicate issues and solutions to the broader government and contract management structure as requested by Leadership Drive innovation and responsiveness to program changes and evolving T&E status to help manage program risk: develop alternative courses of action, work-arounds, and fallback positions with a recommended course of action for each risk, and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones Ensure the appropriate level of independence of the team from the solution provider to support government management of objectivity risk Familiarity with troubleshooting and performing system administration on Linux servers. Experience with Splunk, Grafana, Kabana, or other data visualization dashboard tools. Experience creating user stories and defining acceptance criteria. 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