Test Engineer Level 1

T-Rex Solutions, LLC Current Opportunities - T-Rex Solutions, LLC

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Fort Meade, MD Until 9/1/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 3, 2026 Last posted July 3, 2026
Job description

Are you ready to make a significant impact by supporting critical national security infrastructure? T-Rex Solutions is looking for a fully cleared Test Engineer Level 1  to join our dynamic team at Ft. Meade, MD in support of the Intelligence Community.

Description

  • Test Planning and Strategy: Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and test cases for geospatial applications and Java microservices, considering functional, performance, and security aspects
  • Test Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using testing frameworks and tools for efficient regression testing
  • Manual Testing: Conduct manual testing to verify complex geospatial analysis and visualization features, ensuring they meet user requirements and quality standards
  • Regression Testing: Perform regression testing to identify and track software defects and ensure that they are resolved before release
  • Performance Testing: Evaluate the performance of Java microservices and geospatial applications to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance
  • Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports
  • Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to understand software requirements, provide feedback on design, and advocate for quality testing practices
  • Issue Reporting: Identify, report, and track defects using issue tracking systems and work collaboratively with developers to ensure timely resolution
  • Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to process improvements, recommend testing best practices, and stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI w/ FULL SCOPE Polygraph
  • Two (2) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. Four (4) years of additional Test Engineer experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Ability to lead/mentor junior Test Engineers
  • Strong proficiency in Python is required for designing and implementing automated test solutions, developing test frameworks, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in software testing with a focus on geospatial applications and Java microservices, and RESTful APIs
  • Knowledge of geospatial techniques, analysis, and visualization
  • Proficiency in test automation using tools like Selenium, JUnit, or similar
  • Familiarity with testing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
  • Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling
  • Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of test efforts

 

T-Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.

T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.

T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $50,000 - $140,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.  

About this role

Summary

Develop and execute test plans for geospatial and microservices software, automating and manual testing, and report defects.

Job title

Test Engineer Level 1

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Fort Meade, MD, on-site; remote work not specified

Salary

$50k–$140k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pythontest planningtest automationJavaRESTful API

Preferred skills

geospatial analysisseleniumJUnitJMetermicroservices

Specializations

geospatialjava microservicesrestful APIstest automationperformance testing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Meade, MD, USA

On-site City