Software Test Engineer - Essex Management

This role works as part of the technical test engineering team and will be focused on testing enterprise and informatics software systems to support cancer trials and research. This role provides strong career growth opportunities in an innovative technology environment working in one of our nation’s premiere research organizations. Responsibilities

• As an individual contributor, prioritize and complete testing tasks on assigned projects.

• Develop test scenarios and procedures to ensure enterprise and informatics software systems are scalable, reliable, and performant.

• Write automated tests and integrate them with the CI/CD pipeline. Work with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

• Participate in SCRUM Sprint planning, standup, review, and retrospective meetings.

• Work in a collaborative cross-functional team environment to move features (JIRA tasks) across all tiers in a CI/CD Agile SCRUM environment.

• Contribute articles to the technical knowledge base to support knowledge sharing across teams.

• Be a proactive part of the software test engineering team, looking to make improvements to our engineering practice., Through our two business units-Emmes, a full-service CRO, and Veridix AI, our technology, data, and analytical solutions -we are modernizing clinical trials and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies. We believe that every clinical breakthrough starts with people-people who are passionate, purpose-driven, and ready to make an impact. At Emmes Group, we bring People, Science, and Technology together to collaborate with our customers and deliver global health impact. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every challenge is met with perseverance and accountability. If you’re looking for a career where your work advances global health and where scientific excellence meets real-world impact, join us and be part of something bigger. One Team, One Purpose. CONNECT WITH US! Find us on LinkedIn:/the-emmes-group/ Visit our website, Description Leidos is looking for our next TS/SCI-cleared DevOps Software Engineer to join a high-energy team building and deploying a cutting-edge technology stack in support of…

• 8 days ago

• Strong communication skills (oral and written).

• Experience coding in Python, C#/.NET, Javascript, Ruby, or comparable programming languages.

• Experience testing hardware and software for enterprise and informatics systems, that run a cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) environment.

• Develop and define major and minor characteristics of quality, including quality metrics and scoring parameters

• Experience working in an agile development environment with methodologies such as SCRUM or Kanban.

• Experience using Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.

• Experience with behavior-driven development testing using frameworks such as Cucumber and Behave.

• Experience with performance and load testing using tools like K6, LoadRunner, JMeter, and Artillery.

• 3 years of software testing experience in one or more programming languages.

• Possession of a Bachelor or Graduate degree in a technical field such as Computer Science from an accredited college or university (according to CHEA).

• Working knowledge in Section 508 accessibility testing.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with AI-assisted engineering practices and tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, or Claude Code, as well as conducting efficient and accurate code reviews of AI-generated code.

• 4 years of software testing experience in one or more programming languages.

• ISTQB Foundation and/or Agile testing certification is a plus.

• Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) certification is a plus. .

• Possession of a Bachelor or Graduate degree in a technical field such as Computer Science from an accredited college or university (according to CHEA).

This position supports “Essex, an Emmes Company”. Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors., At Emmes Group, we’re shaping the future of clinical research-where human intelligence meets cutting-edge technology to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. With over 47 years of scientific excellence, we’ve led groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.