Software Engineer, Intermediate (Tester)

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Vienna, VA, USA
In-Office
130K-140K Annually
Mid level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
The role involves using automated testing tools to evaluate, recommend, and implement testing strategies, develop test scripts, analyze test cases, and collaborate with development teams to ensure software quality.
Summary Generated by Built In

Purpose and Impact:

We are seeking a Tester with emphasis on Automated testing and AI tools.

Work Schedule: 5 days, 8 hours/day

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Use Automated testing tools that government requests, including but not limited to Playwright & TypeScript, Quick Test Professional, Load Runners, Selenium Tool Suite, Team Foundation Server
  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies.
  • Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures for application products.
  •  Write, implement, and report status for system test cases.
  • Analyze test cases and provide regular progress reports, serve as subject matter specialist, and provide testing knowledge for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software hardware applications.
  • Analyze requirements and design test plans to prioritize test activities for each iteration.
  • Provide assistance to the development team for scheduling and maintaining of the resources needed to perform automated testing.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual test scripts.
  • Analyze and document test results and recommend user story adjustments.
  • Perform validation after deployment dry run.
  • Perform new functionality and regression testing throughout the sprint cycle, including load testing.
  •  Validate proposed system architecture and run test procedures to ensure that the user stories are met.
  •  Work with Test Engineer - Intermediate contract staff related to cross-training and knowledge sharing activities.
  • Familiar and proficient Testing software and methodologies and provide recommendations to the government related to production implementation strategies, advanced troubleshooting techniques and root cause analysis.
  •  Collaborate with management and IT counterparts to define, refine, and maintain IT testing strategies, ensuring strategies are aligned to the goals of the Agile-Scrum development environment.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated and manual testing methods to confirm operational software is defect free and design objectives are met.
  • Ensure documented Test processes and procedures are developed and submitted upon request for review by the TSC Enterprise Services group.
  • Test and optimize the functionality of systems, networks, and data.​

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Required Skills & Competencies

  • High competency using Automated Test Tools.
  • Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.

Security Clearance Required:

  • TS/SCI (Ability and willingness to take a poly)

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree, Engineering, Technology, or a related field.

Minimum Years of Experience:

  • 3 Years

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Profession in using Automated test tools and develop test scripts

This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

US:$130,000 - $140,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

05/28/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • High competency using Automated Test Tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field
  • 3 Years of relevant experience
  • TS/SCI Security Clearance

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Germantown, MD
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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