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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** WR Systems
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $133,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), ASP.NET, Geographic Information Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Graphical User Interface, Inter-Process Communication, Java GUIs, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Multithreading, .NET Core, Blazor, Backend, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18096185?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18096185%2FSoftware-Test-Engineer-Virginia-Norfolk

## About the Role

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Travel Requirements: Limited travel; must be willing and able to support division travel to trade shows and customer sites, as needed.
Location: Norfolk, VA, * Bachelor of Science degree, conferred or currently in the final year of a program, in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related scientific discipline.

 * Three (3)+ years of Software Test Engineer experience.
 * Strong understanding of advanced programming concepts, including:
 + Object-oriented programming
 + Design patterns
 + Multi-threading
 + Inter-process communication
 + Buffering
 + Persistence
 * Solid understanding of data filtering, present-time filtering, future-time predictions, and interpolation/smoothing methods.
 * Ability to conduct performance tuning and debugging.
 * Experience with C++, C#, and/or Python programming.
 * Knowledge of technologies such as ASP.NET, Blazor, .NET Core, and Mono is beneficial.
 * Proficiency in a high-level programming language, with C++ and/or C# preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

## Description

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Software Test Engineer to support the design and testing of geospatial/geographic information systems (GIS) using advanced programming languages.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

 * Supports geospatial-based software design and testing with an emphasis on:
 + Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)
 + Backend logic and databases
 * Conducts software testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning.
 * Supports the evaluation and validation of software functionality and performance.


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