SMX is seeking a QA Tester/Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise software applications and cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented quality advocate with experience across manual and automated testing, test strategy development, and continuous integration environments. This role will support comprehensive quality assurance activities for modern applications, AI-enabled systems, and integrations while ensuring adherence to security standards and operational excellence in a high-tempo environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web applications, APIs, and cloud-native solutions
- Execute manual and automated testing including functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing
- Test and validate AI-enabled applications, machine learning integrations, and large language model (LLM) implementations
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, TriCentis, or similar tools
- Perform API testing and validation using Postman, REST clients, and related testing frameworks
- Identify, document, track, and manage defects through resolution using Jira, Bugzilla, or similar bug tracking systems
- Collaborate with developers, full-stack engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality objectives are met
- Support continuous integration and deployment activities by integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Validate data integrity and perform database verification using SQL queries and database testing techniques
- Track and report quality assurance metrics including defect densities, test coverage, and product readiness indicators
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements and participate in security testing activities
- Support Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and quality improvement initiatives
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a QA Tester, QA Engineer, Software Tester, or similar role
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans and test cases for enterprise applications
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, testing types, and quality processes
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as:
- Selenium, Playwright, TriCentis, or equivalent frameworks
- Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (Jira, Bugzilla, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar)
- Experience performing API testing using Postman or similar tools
- Working knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java
- Experience with SQL for database testing and data validation
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Secret clearance
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience testing AI-powered applications, generative AI integrations, or machine learning systems
- Experience testing cloud-native applications deployed in AWS environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and integration of automated tests into deployment workflows
- Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar)
- Experience with security testing concepts and vulnerability assessment
- Knowledge of containerization technologies and testing containerized applications
- Experience with behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks such as Cucumber
- Experience supporting federal or DoD environments
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years professional experience as a QA Tester, QA Engineer, Software Tester, or similar role
- Developing and executing test plans and test cases for enterprise applications
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, testing types, and quality processes
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, TriCentis, or equivalent)
- Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (Jira, Bugzilla, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar)
- Experience performing API testing using Postman or similar tools
- Working knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java
- Experience with SQL for database testing and data validation
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Secret clearance
- Experience testing AI-powered applications, generative AI integrations, or machine learning systems
- Experience testing cloud-native applications deployed in AWS environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and integrating automated tests into deployment workflows
- Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar)
- Experience with security testing concepts and vulnerability assessment
- Knowledge of containerization technologies and testing containerized applications
- Experience with behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks such as Cucumber
- Experience supporting federal or DoD environments
SMX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SMX and has not been reviewed or approved by SMX.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Salary ranges are publicly listed on many postings and a pay transparency statement clarifies how location, contract, and credentials influence offers. This visibility helps set clear expectations around compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — About four weeks of PTO plus 11 paid federal holidays are highlighted in careers materials. Paid military leave on some roles further expands time‑off coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 5% and immediate vesting is called out in role descriptions. Traditional and Roth options support long‑term savings.
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What We Do
SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face. SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements. Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
