Functional Test Engineer - Senior

Company Overview

Spry brings a unique blend of proven service delivery, scalable and agile corporate infrastructure, and the ability to recruit and retain the best and brightest in the industry to support our customers. The Spry team engages in exciting and rewarding opportunities that challenge their abilities, in an atmosphere that encourages both personal and professional growth, fostering a positive and energetic work environment.

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview:

Spry Methods is on the search for a Functional Test Engineer - Senior to join our team supporting one of our government customers in Arlington, VA.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

• Providing technical test engineering expertise
• Perform, plan, and support tasks related to operational test and evaluation requirements
• Write and execute test scripts, test cases and test scenarios
• Analyze and provide technical inputs and report for management on applicable program/application/service test requirements
• Document defects and provide reporting to management personnel for the purposes of recycling and correction of software/documentation
• Support requirements development
• Provide operations and maintenance support to ensure continuous reliability and availability of applications
• Support end-user training and related customer needs
• Support creation and maintenance of test automation
• May provide oversight and guidance to other Testers and technical members of the team to ensure success technical performance and delivery of services
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements automated test tools and strategies.
• Designs, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met.
• Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Also writes, implements, and reports status for system test cases for testing. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports.
• Serves as subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.
• Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements)

• Active Secret clearance required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 4 years of experience supporting testing/software QA requirements
• Ability to understand requirements and interpret into Test Cases
• Basic SQL in Oracle or Microsoft
• Service testing on Oracle SOA ESB and Windows
• Testing in a highly integrated environment
• Functional and System Requirements Analysis
• Back-end, ETL and Database testing
• Demonstrated expertise with Software QA processes and industry-best practices
• Hands-on expertise with both manual and automated testing (all areas -- functional, regression, load and system testing)
• Experience with automation tools
• Expertise with test case development

Perks of Working for Us (Benefits):

Medical Coverage – United Healthcare - 3 Options

- Traditional - POS Choice Plus Network

- HDHP - POS Choice Plus Network

- HDHP - EPO Choice Network

Vision Coverage – VSP - Vision Service Plan

Dental Coverage – Guardian Dental - PPO Premier Plan or Value Plan

Paid Holidays : Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year

Training Benefit – Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education

401 (k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match

For our full list of benefits, please visit

EEO Statement

At Spry, we believe talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive workplace that endorses engagement, creativity, quality and innovation.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.