Lead Test Engineer

Lead Test Engineer, #1074

Security Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required

Work Location: Suitland, MD

We are seeking a Senior-level Lead Test Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and proper functionality of applications and integrated systems. This role possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments, plans and leads major testing assignments, and functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. The Lead Test Engineer designs and executes test plans and strategies, implements automated testing tools, and drives multi-layer and system-level integration testing. May supervise others.

What You'll be Doing:

  • Design, implement, and execute test plans, strategies, test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios for applications and integrated systems
  • Implement and tune automated testing tools, frameworks, and scripts, maximizing automation across the software delivery pipeline
  • Conduct multi-layer testing, including functional, non-functional, interface, system, performance, scalability, load/stress, usability, UAT, regression, and security testing
  • Support system-level integration testing to validate end-to-end functionality, data flow, and performance across all relevant systems and external interfaces
  • Develop, update, and maintain Test Analysis Reports and a System Defect Management Plan
  • Create and maintain synthetic and integrated test data in accordance with Census and Decennial data security policies
  • Categorize, track, and disposition all software defects, collaborating with developers and stakeholders on resolution
  • Provide reporting metrics and data visualizations capturing defects, testing trends, timeframes, and categories
  • Support and participate in technical reviews, including test readiness and test analysis reviews
  • Conduct multi-platform validation across smartphones, laptops, tablets, and desktops
  • Maintain source code and documentation repositories relevant to system-level integration and testing

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 10–14 years of experience, possessing and applying comprehensive knowledge across key testing tasks and high-impact assignments (Senior level)
  • Automated testing experience — mandatory; hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks
  • Expertise in multi-layer testing (functional, performance, security, regression, UAT, and more)
  • Demonstrated experience with system-level and integration testing across complex, interconnected systems
  • Experience creating synthetic and integrated test data and managing defect lifecycles
  • Proficiency in producing test analysis reports, metrics, and data visualizations

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • ISTQB Certified Tester / Certified Agile Testing
  • Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)
  • Experience in testing in Agile, Iterative, Incremental, and Waterfall methodologies
  • Familiarity with CI/CD test automation integration and screen-recording/synthetic data tooling
  • Experience with Section 508 testing coordination
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Our estimated salary range for this position is $104,000 - $160,000; this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range.

Who We Are

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:

  • Generous and flexible time-off policy
  • Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
  • Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
  • Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
  • 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
  • Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
  • A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts
  • To learn more about working at Dev Technology, visit Working At Dev Technology Group

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.

What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location

  • Preferred First Name optional
  • This position involves working on a contract for the US Government. The US Government requires US citizenship for this position. **NOTE: This position cannot support a Work Visa or Green Card status.  Providing false information regarding your US Citizenship status on this application will result in your application being rejected for this opportunity. Can you meet this requirement? choose one
  • What is your preferred name? (if different than your legal name) optional
  • This position is on site in Suitland, MD 5 days per week. Are you able to commute to this location? choose one
  • Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field? choose one
  • Do you have 10–14 years of experience, possessing and applying comprehensive knowledge across key testing tasks and high-impact assignments? choose one
  • Do you have an active ISTQB Certified Tester/Certified Agile Testing  and/or an active Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) certification? choose one
  • Please list all your active professional certifications. written answer
  • Do you have hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks? choose one
  • Do you have expertise in multi-layer testing (functional, performance, security, regression, UAT, and more)? choose one
  • Do you have demonstrated experience with system-level and integration testing across complex, interconnected systems? choose one
  • Do you have experience creating synthetic and integrated test data and managing defect lifecycles? choose one
  • Do you have experience producing test analysis reports, metrics, and data visualizations? choose one
  • Please provide your salary expectations for this role.
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  • As part of our final interview and identity-verification process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at Dev Technology’s headquarters in Reston, Virginia. Any travel reimbursement would be determined on a case-by-case basis and must be approved in advance. If selected for an in-person interview, are you willing and able to participate? choose one
  • Please acknowledge the following: All new hires are asked to come onsite to our Reston, VA headquarters for orientation. Are you able to meet this requirement? choose one
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  • By selecting YES, I consent to receive recruiting SMS messages from Dev Technology Group at the phone number provided on my job application. choose one
  • Pre-Employment Requirements Acknowledgment I understand that submitting an application does not constitute an offer of employment. If I receive an offer from Dev Technology, the offer will be contingent upon my successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. These requirements may include a background check conducted through HireRight and the successful completion of any required government, agency, or client suitability, public trust, or security clearance process. I understand that I may not begin employment until all required pre-employment conditions have been satisfied and Dev Technology has confirmed that I am authorized to start work. I agree to provide accurate information and promptly complete any documentation or actions required to support these processes. I have read and understand the pre-employment requirements described above. choose one
  • Dev Technology requires all candidates who receive a verbal offer to successfully complete an identity verification before a written offer can be issued. Are you willing to complete this required step of the hiring process? choose one
  • If you currently hold a clearance, please indicate which security clearance you currently hold: choose any

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