Hybrid QA Tester/Engineer

SMX

QA Tester/Engineer ensuring quality, reliability, and performance of software applications for SMX. Supporting comprehensive quality assurance activities for modern applications in a high-tempo environment.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeHanover • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,000 - $123,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityJavaJavaScriptPythonSDLCSeleniumSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Test Plan DevelopmentAutomated TestingFunctional TestingRegression TestingIntegration TestingPerformance TestingSecurity TestingMachine Learning TestingScripting Languages (Python, JavaScript, Java)Quality Assurance Methodologies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceSecret Clearance