Software Test Engineer

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Software Test Engineer The Opportunity: Modern data platforms live or die by t rus t—t rus t in the data, t rus t in the pipelines, and t rus t in the systems that make mission decisions possible. That t rus t starts with rigorous, automated testing built into the fabric of the platform. That’s why we need you. As the Lead Test Engineer, you will own and evolve the test strategy for a large-scale, cloud-native data and analytics platform operating in a secure, IL4 / 5 AWS environment. You’ll work closely with data engineers, cloud engineers, security teams, and product owners to ensure quality, performance, and reliability across ingestion pipelines, APIs, analytics services, and infrastructure. You’ll lead the design and implementation of automated testing frameworks that span infrastructure, data, APIs, and user workflows, embedding testing into CI / CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code deployments. Bey ond execution, you’ll help shape testing standards, mentor junior testers, and serve as a quality advocate across the program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building testing capab ilities from the ground up, working in complex cloud environments, and ensuring mission-critical systems operate as intended. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: Experience designing and executing comprehensive test strategies for complex sof tware systems Experience creating and maintaining automated test frameworks and reusable test libraries Experience testing cloud-based architectures, including data platforms and distributed systems Experience with Python-based testing frameworks such as PyTest Experience with API testing and backend validation Experience validating data pipelines, ETL processes, and data quality Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments Top Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience in sof tware testing, or 14 years of experience in sof tware testing in lieu of a degree IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security certification Nice If You Have: Experience with AWS services supporting data and analytics such as S3, Glue, Lambda, Athena, or Step Functions Experience testing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Terragrunt Experience with Playwright or similar UI automation frameworks Experience validating CI / CD pipelines such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar Experience testing security-constrained or IL-level cloud environments Experience with performance and load testing for data-intensive systems Experience with data governance, met adata, or analytics platforms Computing Environment Certification , such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification Clearance : Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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