Software Integration Test Engineer

Software Integration & Test Engineer

Location: Germantown, MD (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a Software Integration & Test Engineer on behalf of our client in Germantown, MD. This role is ideal for a hands-on testing professional with experience in Linux-based environments, test automation, software integration, and network troubleshooting. The selected candidate will play a key role in validating complex real-time applications, improving automated testing processes, and ensuring the quality and reliability of mission-critical software systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated and manual test plans for complex software applications.

• Perform software integration, system validation, and end-to-end testing in Linux environments.

• Design and enhance test automation frameworks using Python and/or Java.

• Execute automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Docker.

• Analyze and troubleshoot application, integration, and network-related issues.

• Validate TCP/IP and UDP communications using network analysis tools such as Wireshark.

• Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects.

• Document test results, issues, and resolutions while maintaining high-quality testing standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 3+ years of experience in software testing, integration, and validation of complex real-time applications.

• Hands-on experience working with Linux-based systems.

• Strong proficiency in test automation using Python and/or Java.

• Experience with Git-based source control systems.

• Experience executing automated tests within CI/CD environments utilizing Jenkins and Docker.

• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP and UDP protocols.

• Experience using packet analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing distributed, networked, or high-availability systems.

• Background in telecommunications, networking, embedded systems, or real-time software environments.

• Experience working in fast-paced engineering and product development teams.