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# Junior Test Engineer

- **Company:** Visionist, Inc
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Apache HTTP Server, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bug Tracking Systems, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ext JS, Hibernate (Java), Spring Framework, JQuery, Apache Maven, OpenLayers, Regression Testing, Service Layer, Subversion, XPath, Curam Configuration Tools, Performance Testing, Bug Reporting, Jenkins
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8943781/junior-test-engineer

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional higher education may substitute years of experience)

 - 3 years of experience in test engineering
 - Experience in software testing and automation, with proficiency in tools such as UFT, Java, JavaScript (OpenLayers, ExtJS, jQuery), Maven, Jenkins/Hudson, Hibernate, Spring, Apache, HTML, CSS, and XPath
 - Strong knowledge of test automation, regression testing, and agile methodologies
 - Familiarity with bug tracking/configuration tools (JIRA, Confluence, SVN, etc.)
 - Ability to analyze issues, capture detailed logs, and communicate findings clearly

## Description

Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test procedures for service layer and web-tier applications

 - Build and maintain automated test scripts to support functional regression testing
 - Document and refine repeatable, detailed bug reports with supporting logs and data
 - Conduct load and performance testing while collaborating with engineers to tune system configurations
 - Perform security testing to ensure APIs and interfaces comply with requirements
 - Manage test activities within an agile sprint lifecycle, including feature validation, regression testing, and reporting
 - Create and maintain dashboards, test documentation, and release verification deliverables


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