Software Test Engineer II

Company: Program Management Solutions

Location: Washington, DC (Remote)

Salary: $42 - $45 an hour

Type: Full-time

Remote: Yes

Posted: 2026-10-07

About this role

We are looking for a Software Test Engineer II to join our growing team.

Job Description:

Plans and performs software application testing throughout the SDLC. The Software Test Engineer is highly organized, applies established testing principles and methodologies, uses automation and defect-management tools, validates application and data behavior, and incorporates security and performance considerations for complex systems.

  • Develop, organize, maintain, and execute software test plans, test cases, test data, and results against defined requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Perform unit-support, integration, system, and regression testing of software applications across applicable front-end, back-end, database, and interface components.
  • Create and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium and basic coding or scripting skills; analyze software behavior and troubleshoot test failures.
  • Use Jira to document, prioritize, track, and communicate defects and work items, and use SQL and Linux to validate data, inspect environments, and support troubleshooting.
  • Participate throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC), collaborating with developers, engineers, analysts, and Agile or Scrum teams to improve testability and quality.
  • Apply security best practices and performance-testing techniques appropriate for complex applications, documenting risks, results, and recommendations.

Required Skills/Level of Experience:

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Understanding of the SDLC and Agile or Scrum delivery
  • Software application testing experience
  • Unit, integration, system, and regression testing methodologies
  • Selenium test automation and test-script development
  • Jira defect and work-item management
  • SQL for data validation and database testing
  • Linux commands, logs, environments, and troubleshooting
  • Basic coding or scripting knowledge
  • Security best practices and performance testing for complex applications...

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