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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Caci Inc
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $103,800 - $218,100
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Apache ActiveMQ, Apache HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, Public-Key Cryptography, Automation of Tests, Oracle WebLogic Server, Unix, CentOS, Configuration Management, Linux, Eclipse (Software), Perl (Programming Language), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), IntelliJ IDEA, WildFly (JBoss AS), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Scrum Methodology, Requirements Traceability, Selenium, System Testing, Test Data, Transport Layer Security, Performance Testing, Test Scripts, Containerization, Modeling and Simulation, Apache Kafka, Video Streaming, Restful APIs, Cisco
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8776553/software-test-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 2+ years of software or systems testing experience. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
 * Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
 * Current IAT Level II certification (such as Security+).
 * Experience testing software applications developed in Java and/or Go.
 * Experience working in one or more operating systems, including:
 + Linux
 + Unix
 + Windows
 + Cisco operating systems
 * Familiarity with one or more of the following technologies or disciplines:
 + Public Key Enabling (PKE)
 + RESTful services
 + Java EE
 + Java development
 + Perl scripting
 + LDAP and directory services
 + SSL and file encryption technologies
 + Containerized application environments
 + Oracle WebLogic, JBoss, or Tomcat
 + Linux (CentOS)
 + Modern development environments such as IntelliJ or Eclipse
 + Agile Scrum methodologies

Desired:

 * Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium.
 * Knowledge of messaging and event-streaming technologies, including:
 + ActiveMQ
 + Apache Artemis
 + Apache Kafka
 * Experience supporting large-scale enterprise systems within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense environments.
 * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex system issues.

## Description

* Analyze system requirements and develop comprehensive test and evaluation strategies.
 * Create and maintain Test & Evaluation (T&E) documentation, including:
 + Test & Evaluation Strategies
 + Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP)
 + Test Event Plans
 + Test Readiness Assessments
 + Test Reports and Evaluation Reports
 * Design, plan, and execute performance testing and data collection activities.
 * Develop evaluation frameworks, test scenarios, timelines, and requirements traceability matrices.
 * Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to assess system performance and operational readiness.
 * Apply statistical methods to evaluate performance trends and establish confidence in test results.
 * Support modeling and simulation activities used for test and evaluation purposes.
 * Coordinate and synchronize testing events with program milestones and decision points.
 * Establish and maintain data management and configuration management processes.
 * Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to improve system performance and test effectiveness.
 * Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to validate new capabilities, enhancements, and maintenance releases.
 * Contribute to government testing and readiness products, including Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Plans, Procedures, and Readiness Reviews.