Software Tester (5056)

SMX is seeking a Software Tester with 5+ years of professional experience to develop a new digital engineering environment for a government client in Huntsville, AL. This environment will include virtual testing and deployment capabilities to simulate UxS platforms for the DoD.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with an Agile software development team delivering value to a DoD customer in small, incremental iterations.


• Be responsible for following pre-defined software safety practices to develop flight critical software. This includes software architecture reviews, documentation updates, and comprehensive testing of new capabilities.


• Develop software designs using best practices and object-oriented methodologies.


• Routine collaboration with team members in developing system capabilities is expected.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance Required: Secret
  
  
  
  • US citizen ship is required for work on DOD contracts
  
  


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required
  
  
  
  • 4 additional years of related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
  
  


• 3+ years of related experience is required


• Must have experience in an object-oriented programming language like C#/.NET, Java, or C++.


• Candidate must have experience creating automated unit and integration level tests.


• Experience establishing good configuration management practices; will be responsible for proper code maintenance, merging, and configuration management.


• Experience presenting to customers and conducting demonstrations.


• CONUS Travel required: Less than 20%


• Must reside within a 70-mile radius of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL

Desired Qualifications:

• Prefer understanding of agile software development, ideally Extreme Programming (XP).


• Experience with web and platform engineering is desired.


• Familiarity with Git for software source control and configuration management.


• Experience leading small agile teams and mentoring junior software engineers.


• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like terraform.


• Experience developing in Amazon Web Services (AWS) or similar cloud environments.


• Familiar with docker and/or Kubernetes deployment strategies.

Application Deadline: 3/9/2026

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$78,200—$130,300 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).