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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Red Key LLC
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Configuration Management, DevOps, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Selenium, Test Case, Test Data, Scripting, Performance Testing, Software Performance, Katalon Studio
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Test-Engineer-Red-Key-Solutions-Llc-761944368536396/

## About the Role

Must be a U.S Citizen and have an active TS/SCI with Full- Scope polygraph.
Proficient with common Agile practices and DevOps development practices
Expert experience with scripting languages (ex: Python) to automate tasks
Expert experience in test data/script development
Ability to test both front end changes and back end applications processes
Knowledge of or direct experience with software performance testing practices
Expert experience with creation, authoring, execution and documentation of test cases/result sets for software products in an agile cadence
Expert experience working in an Agile development environment and tempo
In-depth experience working/testing within Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex: AWS) and DevOps tools
Demonstrated ability to work within agile team collaborative environment with ability to execute test cases complimentary to development efforts
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Working knowledge of SAFe Agile, its goals and practice
BS degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master's 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree
Red Key Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

## Description

Participate in program Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, Increment planning) to support innovation and enhancement of custom applications through iteration/functionality testing
Participate and collaborate with team members to assess StoryPoint/complexity efforts (using best practices) to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria
Collaborate with team members (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Software Developers) to develop test approaches with emphasis on automation of recurring/regression test cases through selected toolsets
Develop test validation scripts using program designated languages (ex: Python)
Develop automated test cases using knowledge of custom Applications through designated GUI/COTS products (ex: Selenium and Katalon Studio)
Leverage DevOps practices to ensure repeatability and Configuration Management of test cases/scripts are maintained the continuously improved
Develop and document end-to-end functionality test case narratives using task management system (JIRA/Confluence)
Generate test data and identify use/corner cases required to meet User Story/Customer needs
Support performance testing/evaluation activities using tools such as Jmeter


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