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The Software Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise software applications through comprehensive testing and validation activities. This role works closely with software developers, product owners, business analysts, and business stakeholders to identify defects, validate requirements, and support the delivery of high-quality technology solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to both manual and automated testing efforts, helping improve testing efficiency, system reliability, and overall software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. This role offers a rare opportunity to join the organization during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping build and support technology platforms, software solutions, and digital capabilities that will position the company for long-term success while serving critical government and commercial missions around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional, system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing for new and existing software applications.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and testing documentation based on business and technical requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing coverage, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Execute automated test suites and support continuous testing initiatives using established testing frameworks and tools.
• Collaborate with software developers, business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to understand requirements and define test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document, track, and validate software defects through resolution and retesting activities.
• Support testing activities related to system integrations, data validation, and enterprise application interoperability.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and sprint reviews.
• Assist with test environment preparation, test data management, release validation, and deployment readiness activities.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and quality assurance best practices that enhance product reliability and team effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in software quality assurance, software testing, or related technical roles.
• Experience performing both manual and automated testing across enterprise applications.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts and test automation frameworks.
• Experience working within Agile and Scrum software delivery environments.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing methodologies, and quality assurance best practices.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and defect management processes.
• Experience executing functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing activities.
• Ability to design, execute, and maintain automated testing solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to software quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating automated testing capabilities into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps environments.
• Experience with API testing tools and service validation techniques.
• Familiarity with performance, load, or scalability testing approaches and tools.
• Experience supporting cloud-hosted applications, particularly within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience testing enterprise business systems and complex application integrations.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.