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# Test Engineer Level 3

- **Company:** MAXISIQ, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Test Execution Engine, Test Scripts, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bed0c544-db70-4cec-b4b1-124dc82c7ce1

## About the Role

* Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in software testing or a related quality assurance role.
 * Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans and test cases.
 * Experience developing, maintaining, and executing testing scripts and automation tools.
 * Familiarity with manual and automated software testing methodologies., Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields, or a closely related technical discipline:
 * Computer Science
 * Computer Engineering
 * Software Engineering
 * Electrical Engineering
 * Computer and Information Security
 * Computer Security
 * Computer Forensics
 * Information Systems
 * Systems Engineering

Relevant technical training, certifications, or directly related work experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement at the Government's discretion.

## Description

The Test Engineer Level 3 is responsible for supporting software quality assurance activities through the development and execution of test plans and test cases. This role performs both manual and automated testing to validate system functionality, identify defects, and ensure software reliability. The Test Engineer Level 3 documents and tracks issues, develops testing scripts and tools, and contributes to maintaining efficient and repeatable testing processes. Top secret clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Poly is required., * Develop and execute test plans and test cases to validate software functionality and system performance.

 * Perform manual and automated testing across various applications and systems.
 * Identify, document, and track defects, bugs, and issues using established tracking tools and processes.
 * Develop, maintain, and improve testing scripts, automation frameworks, and testing tools.
 * Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues and verify defect resolution.
 * Support the overall software testing lifecycle, including planning, execution, reporting, and regression testing.


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