Job Description
Leidos is seeking a highly motivated and focused individual to join the Test team on a high-profile, fast-paced and dynamic project. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph Security Clearance in order to be considered.
Primary Responsibilities: The Tester will be responsible for:
Testing all aspects of the system including Java and web based front end running on Windows clients, Linux servers, and cloud technologies to ensure all components work on a variety of hardware ranging from simple workstations, a variety of devices including but not limited to mobile and high-end servers.
Tester must have sufficient experience to build and configure workstations and/or servers independently or with minimal guidance to create test environments that mirror a multitude of installed baselines.
May be asked to create tests for ad hoc situations such as replicating field-reported problems or load testing under specific conditions.
Must possess a tempered level of confidence that leaves room for regular teamwork, collaboration as well as self-motivation and initiative.
Responsible for clearly communicating and engaging with the test and development teams and the Release Manager to continuously support and move solid test-driven development principles and priorities into the work environment.
Give support and knowledge effectively ensure the team at-large has full and complete understanding of relevant principles to enable the development team to move swiftly and smoothly to correct or change course and execute on all requirements.
Some travel is required between locations for hands-on work where hardware resides.
Basic Qualifications:
Requires BS degree and at least 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with at least10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain
Must have an active TS/SCI with Poly to be considered.
Experience with manually testing of web-based applications (e.g. Java, J2EE, JSP, technologies, including EJBs and Web Services)
Ability to work in a team environment as much as staying focused when working independently with only high level goals
Ability to explain technical procedures and results clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with detecting, tracking, reporting, and communicating any test defects effectively.
Must be able to execute duties professionally, expeditiously and successfully and be open to ad hoc tasking in support of burdened team members
Some travel between locations for hands-on work where hardware resides
Desired Skills
Experience with Jira, agile development methodologies and test driven development.
Test automation
Scripting experience
Ability to juggle competing priorities
Experience testing on MacOS
Strong oral and written communication skills
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Original Posting:
June 16, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.