Senior Software Test Engineer (Cloud Systems) TS/SCI - FSP with Security Clearance

System One Holdings, LLC

Fort Meade, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Documentation, Full Scope Polygraph, GitHub, Government, Integration Testing, Leadership, Performance Testing, Product Lifecycle, Risk, Risk Analysis, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scripts, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, Validation Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fort Meade, MD
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Senior Software Test Engineer (Cloud Systems)
Location: Fort Meade, MD Work Model: Onsite Job Type: Contract 12 + months (strong potential for extensions)
Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph (FS Poly) We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Test Engineer to support the testing and validation of mission critical cloud software systems in a highly secure environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned tester who enjoys owning the full testing lifecycle, collaborating closely with Agile development teams, and ensuring high quality, reliable system deliveries. You will play a key role in validating complex applications across multiple releases, partnering with stakeholders to ensure operational readiness, and providing leadership with clear insights into system quality and risk. Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for complex cloud software systems
• Lead system, integration, and performance testing activities across multiple releases in a secure environment
• Coordinate and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with mission stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet requirements
• Document defects, monitor remediation progress, and verify fixes throughout the development lifecycle
• Collaborate with development teams, analysts, and program leadership in an Agile environment, participating in Scrum ceremonies
• Utilize Jira for test case tracking, defect management, and workflow updates, and interface with GitHub repositories for build validation
• Provide detailed test reports, risk assessments, and readiness recommendations to leadership Requirements
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in software testing, including test planning and execution • Demonstrated experience leading system, integration, and performance testing efforts • Hands on expertise writing and executing test plans and test scripts for complex software systems • Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies and Jira for defect tracking and test management • Experience using GitHub for version control and build validation • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (required at time of submission; no exceptions) • Strong technical writing skills with experience producing test documentation and reports • Experience testing and deploying applications in cloud environments, including data driven or analytics based systems
• Experience deploying applications in cloud environments and developing data-driven analytics Why This Role Stands Out
• Work on high impact, mission critical systems in a secure environment
• Long term contract with strong extension potential
• Collaborative Agile team environment with modern tools and technologies

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System One Holdings, LLC