Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Hybrid, W2 ONLY

Company: ALTA IT Services
Location: Vienna
Posted on: April 13, 2025

Job Description:

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

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Arlington, VA - hybrid
US citizenship required per government contract
Must be able to obtain DHS Public Trust

ALTA is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to execute manual and automated testing for both Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and new development efforts for a federal government client. The ideal candidate will have experience with both manual and automated test execution, strong collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex work activities in a deadline-driven environment. This is a great opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that provide clear value to end users and our federal government clients.

What You'll Be Doing:
The overall responsibility of the Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) is to perform manual and automated validation of code releases to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications. Key responsibilities of the SDET include:
--- Designing, developing, and executing testing and automated testing frameworks to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications
--- Collaborating with development and QA team members to identify testing requirements
--- Creating test plans and implementing solutions that integrate seamlessly into the development lifecycle.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
--- Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) field and three (3) years of IT testing experience
--- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
--- Agile development experience
--- Excellent active listening skills
--- Ability to discuss technical issues with non-technical, executive-level government officials

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Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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