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# Senior Software Test Engineer [$298k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $298,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Software Quality, Data Validation, Database Design, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Backend, System-level Testing, Microservices
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9182633/senior-software-test-engineer-298kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 16+ years
 * Total Compensation: $298k+ yearly

## Description

* Test complex software applications and scalable microservices-based backend architectures across enterprise platforms.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to validate software quality and database engineering processes.
 * Leverage modern cloud technologies including AWS to support mission-critical enterprise systems., * Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test plans for enterprise applications and backend services.
 * Validate high-performance, maintainable microservices architectures in an active Agile/Scrum environment.
 * Support software engineering, database design, and data verification to ensure robust system performance.
 * Utilize AWS and commercial enterprise tools to conduct integration, functional, and system-level testing.
 * Identify, troubleshoot, and document complex software and IT issues while driving rapid resolution.


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