Test Engineer (DHS Public Trust REQUIRED)

SHR – Software Hardware Re-engineered

About SHR Consulting Group 

SHR is a premier technology integrator solving our nation’s most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and AI. With an intimate understanding of our customers’ challenges and deep expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions.

We are a rapidly growing organization seeking an experienced Test Engineer to play a key role in supporting over 80+ systems within the FEMA enterprise. The systems span various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile, Hybrid-Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD. The engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing manual and automated testing to ensure software quality across diverse platforms and development lifecycles. This position is hybrid with 2-3 days onsite in Bluemont, VA. To qualify, you MUST HAVE a DHS Public Trust clearance. You MUST be local to the Bluemont, VA area and live within commutable distance to be considered. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manual and Automated Testing Execution
• Test Planning and Test Case Development
• Defect Management and Risk Identification
• Test Automation Support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated minimum of five (5) years of experience testing systems using Agile, Agile-Hybrid, DevSecOps, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, RAD, or Test-Driven Development methodologies
• Experience planning, developing, and executing both manual and automated test activities, including functional, integration, regression, and data validation testing supporting system release readiness
• Demonstrated ability to work with business stakeholders and technical teams to develop test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria aligned to system requirements and traceability expectations
• Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and supporting resolution of defects, while proactively identifying risks and escalating issues to management
• Experience supporting development and execution of automated test scripts and contributing to automation frameworks within CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with: Functional testing tools (e.g., Selenium, UFT) , API testing tools (e.g., SoapUI or equivalent), Performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) , Test management tools (e.g., Jira, ALM, Xray, Confluence) 
• Experience operating within Agile and DevSecOps environments, supporting sprint-based delivery, continuous integration, and continuous testing
• Basic knowledge or experience supporting Section 508 accessibility testing, reporting, and scanning tools
• Experience supporting testing activities in modern environments, including cloud-based or SaaS platforms and integrated systems 

Preferred Certifications

• ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation Level) 
• Certified Agile Tester (or equivalent Agile certification)
• CompTIA Security+ 
• DHS Certified 508 Tester 

Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 

Clearance Requirement

• DHS Suitability
• Public Trust

Work Environment

• Hybrid 2-3 days onsite at government facility. Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Must comply with all security and access protocols

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Paid time off and federal holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. EEO/AA Employer/Veteran/Disabled