Software Test Engineer
Purpose: Responsible for developing, modifying, and executing software test plans, test scenarios, defines and solves for test data needs, automated scripts, and programs for testing in order to ensure the outgoing software and technical products meet and exceed quality standards. Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their root causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software engineers and product owners. May participate in the review of software design.
Essential Functions:
- 50% Responsible for analyzing the requirements, operational problems, specifications, and change requests. Produce test plans and test cases to determine the presence and scope of potential code defects. Monitor accurate and thorough test cases, scripts, and data with pre-determined results within specified scheduled dates. Perform test execution of all assigned test cases. Log defects in the system in record. Research and provide technical support on operational/test system defects and propose solutions.
- 50% Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality is not compromised, new functionality is working as designed, and recommends corrective action. Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. Provides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems, and computation software.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Education Details: Information Technology, Engineering, or Computer Science
Experience: 3 years Experience in a software development environment
In Lieu of Education: In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Proficient knowledge of software test requirements and protocols.
- Proficient excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Proficient knowledge of wireless communications and network systems.
- Proficient intermediate programming skills on a programming language.
- Proficient familiarity with databases.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products or equivalent.
- Proficient attention to detail.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type:
This is a hybrid position in Reston, VA.
Application Deadline:
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe, and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.