Test Engineer

M&S Consulting was conceived in 2002 with the vision of creating highly effective teams of elite consultants to deliver strategic process and technology solutions to enterprise organizations across the US. Our commitment to delivery in complex environments and long-term customer success has merged process and technology into innovative solutions, established deep pockets of expertise, and enabled innovative transformation for evolving businesses.

We have intentionally cultivated steady growth focused on being approachable and helpful to our dearly valued clients and closely cared-for employees. M&S people simply “care hard”, and this reflects in our work products, our interactions, and our culture.

Our client is seeking a part-time Test Engineer for hybrid work in Arlington, VA. Candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance.

Job Description:

The Test Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and execution of automated and manual testing strategies for scalable web applications and data-driven platforms. The ideal candidate has experience in web development testing, API testing, and test automation frameworks, with a preference for candidates who have worked in forensic data processing or similarly complex data environments. This role will ensure software reliability, performance, and security through rigorous testing methodologies and automation best practices.

Required Skills:

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• At least three (3+) years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test automation
• Strong experience with web application testing, including front-end and back-end validation
• Experience in test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Puppeteer
• Knowledge with scripting languages like Python, JavaScript, or Java for automated test development
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration
• Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases for validating data integrity
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment with agile teams

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with performance and load testing using JMeter, k6, or similar tools
• Experience testing applications in forensic data processing or investigative environments
• Knowledge of security testing methodologies (e.g., OWASP Top 10, penetration testing)
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-based testing solutions
• Understanding of object storage solutions and large-scale data processing workflows

*M&S Consulting proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.