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# Software Test Engineer 2 - (Python, Test Automation, Linux)

- **Company:** Akina, Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $138,000.0 - $168,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Server Administration, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, User Interface Testing, Scripting, Integration Tests, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-test-engineer-2-python-test-automation-linux-annapolis-junction-md--e022b6d2-cfcf-4d58-ad60-c5082d9159d4

## About the Role

Software Testing, Software Engineering, Linux Operating System, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Test Automation, Testing, Integration Testing, Acceptance Testing, Test Automation, Software Administration, * Python test automation

 * performance/load/stress testing
 * data interface testing
 * user interface testing
 * security testing
 * code coverage tools
 * systems integration testing
 * software applications installation/configuration/management/enhancement
 * LINUX systems
 * connected network components

STE2 Qualifications:

Knowledge of test automation using Python, performance/load/stress testing, data interface testing, user interface testing, security testing, code coverage tools, and systems integration testing.

Experience related to the installation, configuration, management, and enhancement of software applications, LINUX systems, and connected network components.

Six (6) years of experience as a STE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

A Master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Four (4) years of additional Test Engineer experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a degree.

## Description

Experience required to support software development and full life cycle testing of mission systems including the design, development, and maintenance of test plans/cases/processes, the creation and maintenance of test environments and automated test capabilities, the performance of Integration & Testing and Acceptance Testing, and the reporting and tracking of problems through their resolution.