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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer V - **Company:** MAXISIQ, Inc. - **Location:** Quantico, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, Scrum Methodology, Selenium, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, System Testing, Strategies of Testing, Information Technology, Software Performance - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cb96dd3f-a024-4409-aead-d28ecdc63661 ## About the Role * Minimum eight (8) years of professional experience in software testing or a closely related field. * Demonstrated programming proficiency relevant to testing and automation. * Extensive knowledge of mobile and desktop operating systems. * Proven experience leading or managing a team of software test engineers. * Experience conducting forensic analysis of software or system behavior. * Proficiency with automated testing tools, such as Selenium, or comparable frameworks. * Experience working in Agile and Scrum development environments. * Familiarity with advanced cybersecurity testing techniques and industry-standard analysis tools., Required Education and Qualifications * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields: + Computer Science + Computer Engineering + Software Engineering + Electrical Engineering + Computer and Information Security + Computer Security + Computer Forensics + Information Systems + Systems Engineering + Or a closely related technical discipline Substitution of Education Relevant training, certifications, or professional work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement at the Government's discretion. ## Description The Senior Test Engineer serves as the technical lead and subject matter expert for software and system testing activities. This role is responsible for evaluating system and software performance to identify potential issues, guiding a team of test engineers, and ensuring testing processes support reliable and secure product releases., The Senior Test Engineer will lead forensic analysis of operational CNE collection capabilities and associated support systems, working closely with development teams to identify, analyze, and resolve defects prior to production deployment. The position requires strong technical expertise in software testing, cybersecurity analysis techniques, and modern development methodologies. 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