Sr. Test Engineer

Location: Remote (United States)

Department: Defense/National Security Sector

About the role

Concept Plus is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to validate mission-critical, complex software systems in secure environments. Additionally to design test strategies, lead automation, and ensure compliance with security protocols, acting as a key quality partner in Agile, high-stakes development.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain automated and manual test plan, test cases, and test scripts.
• Provide day-to-day program oversight, including schedule management, resource allocation, budget tracking, and coordination of monthly software releases.
• Lead end-to-end testing efforts across multiple program segments and releases.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and ensure testability.
• Build and maintain scalable, automated testing frameworks to maximize efficiency within CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform integration, performance, and functional testing to verify high-reliability software, particularly for secure or embedded systems.
• Identify, document, and track defects to resolution, acting as the voice of quality in a collaborative, Agile team.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Analyze test results and provide actionable insights to improve product quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best testing practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Facilitate and participate in Agile program ceremonies including sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports.
• Approve timesheets for internal staff and subcontractor personnel.
• Manage procurement and renewal of required licenses.
• Coordinate, authorize, and facilitate conference travel.
• Review and approve expense reports in accordance with company policy

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, information systems, computer science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in program or project management supporting DoD or federal IT programs.
• Proven experience managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk for complex software or enterprise-level programs.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience leading Agile development teams.
• Demonstrated ability to brief senior government and corporate leadership, both verbally and in written form.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams, including development, testing, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with DoD and Air Force acquisition processes, program governance, and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of RMF, ATO processes, and cybersecurity compliance within the DoD environment.
• Ability to manage budgets, track financials, and support forecasting and resource planning.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with collaboration and program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Teams).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe certifications.
• Prior experience working with Air Force planning, readiness, or execution systems.
• Experience in contractor/industry roles supporting Air Force or Joint programs.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools, capabilities, and responsible-use best practices to support program modernization and workflow improvements.
• Ability to assess and integrate AI-enabled solutions into program processes where appropriate.
• Strong foundational understanding of software development concepts, including release management, version control, branching strategies, and software deployment workflows.
• Experience collaborating with technical teams to understand impacts of code changes, release schedules, and environment dependencies.

Concept Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we will give your application full consideration without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

About Concept Plus

Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, we bring the agility, responsiveness, and customer intimacy of a small business combined with the quality and infrastructure of a larger firm.

Recognized as an award-winning Oracle partner, we have delivered innovative solutions across Defense, Intelligence, Civilian, Health IT, and Tribal sectors. Our highly certified experts build systems that drive efficiency, accelerate modernization, and ensure mission outcomes with certainty.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, unlimited training, and the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment.

For more information, visit www.conceptplus.com.