Test Engineer II- SEC (Remote)

The Test Engineer II is responsible for supporting all aspects of software testing on their team. This role combines a quality mindset with engineering expertise to design and implement effective test strategies. They work independently on test activities while collaborating closely with engineers and team members to deliver a high-quality product.

The Impact You Will Create:

The Test Engineer II ensures quality and reliability across the software development lifecycle through comprehensive testing and systematic debugging. Their work directly contributes to the delivery of maintainable, testable, and resilient code on the SEC EDT project. Through collaboration and leadership, they foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team and broader engineering community.

Your Responsibilities in This Role:

• Write and maintain test plans, test cases, and bug reports.
• Write testable, maintainable code in collaboration with developers.
• Account for edge cases, error handling, and expected behaviors in all testing activities.
• Weigh cost and value of testing actions to deliver economically sound solutions with support from senior engineers.
• Engage with the testing or engineering practice to grow personal and team skills.
• Deploy source code using automated pipelines, following SEC-approved Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies and required checks.
• Adhere to Immutable Architecture principles and SEC requirements for all deployments.
• Create and execute automated tests that verify all user-facing functionality. Develop unit and integration tests to validate modules and components.
• Conduct static code analysis and dependency analysis to identify bugs and vulnerabilities.
• Use SEC-provided container analysis tools as directed.
• Run automated tests with deployment scripts, continuous delivery services, or equivalent techniques.
• Conduct load and performance tests at regular intervals to validate system reliability.
• Perform Section 508 accessibility compliance testing through both automated and manual methods.
• Uphold Fearless values and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills and Qualifications We Require at Fearless:

At Fearless, we seek candidates who blend technical know-how with sharp problem-solving and advisory skills to drive real impact in the communities we serve. Here are the key qualifications for this role.

• Must possess or be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance
• Bachelors Degree Required
• Must have at least 4 years of experience
• Deep experience with GitLab and GitHub for source control, test integration, and automated pipelines.
• Familiarity with common cloud services, especially FedRAMP-authorized AWS environments, to validate deployments and integrations. Knowledge of the federal ATO/SDLC process and practices for securing and testing applications in a federal environment.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and frameworks for unit, integration, functional, and performance testing. Proficiency with Pa11y for accessibility testing (Section 508 compliance).
• Experience using Dependabot for dependency management and vulnerability detection.
• Familiarity with Nexus for artifact management and dependency scanning. Knowledge of container and application security tools including Aqua Security and Veracode.
• Experience with OWASP ZAP for static code analysis and vulnerability scanning.
• Ability to design, implement, and execute automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines, ensuring quality at every stage of delivery.
• Proficiency in writing test cases and scripts for various testing levels (unit, integration, end-to-end).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools used in automated testing.
• Knowledge of software architecture and how to align testing strategies accordingly.
• Understanding of systematic debugging practices.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work within a cross-functional team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to code quality.
• Initiative in identifying and addressing test coverage gaps.
• Ability to document and communicate clearly.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills.
• Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds).

Life at Fearless

We're a digital integration consultancy on a mission to build a better tomorrow. At Fearless, we combine technology, people, and organizational development to solve meaningful problems. Through iterative development, we deliver smart, user-friendly solutions that make tech work better-for everyone.

But great tech is just part of the story. What really makes us Fearless is our Purple Culture.

What Makes Us Purple?

Being Purple means you:

• Are valued as a whole person-not just a job title
• Get matched with work that plays to your strengths and passions
• Are supported by coaches, not micromanagers
• Have the autonomy and clarity to make decisions and drive impact
• Join a community that celebrates equity, curiosity, and innovation
• Do work that matters-every day

We believe in flexibility, growth, and balance. Our benefits and culture are designed to support you in doing your best work-while making space for what matters to you outside of it.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Fearless, we're building a workplace that welcomes and respects everyone-across race, gender, age, religion, identity, background, and ability.

Compensation at Fearless

Fearless is committed to providing a competitive compensation package that will meet your current and future needs. Our philosophy is aimed at rewarding team member contributions, supporting long-term financial growth and security, and overall well-being.

We believe in paying people fairly, so we've established a compensation model aimed to ensure everyone at Fearless - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or willingness/ability to negotiate - is consistently paid fairly based on alignment to the needs and requirements of the role.

The salary range for this position is:

Minimum Salary: $91,554

Salary Midpoint: $119,020

Maximum Salary: $146,486

Hiring Range: $91,554 - $118,698

Benefits at Fearless

At Fearless, we take care of our team-because when you're supported, you can do your best work. We offer a flexible, family-friendly environment with benefits designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work.

For Full-Time Team Members (Starting Day One):

• Flexible, life-friendly schedules
• 100% coverage for our medical HSA plan + HSA contributions
• Dental & vision covered 100% for you and your dependents
• Competitive premiums for HMO/PPO and dependent coverage
• 401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting
• Paid Parental Leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA
• Generous PTO, 11 Federal Holidays, a Birthday Holiday, and Sick Leave
• Up to 15 days for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Education, wellness, and tech allowances
• Referral bonus: $6K-$12K for each successful referral
• Pet insurance & discount plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal support, life insurance, disability coverage

Part-Time & Interns:

• 8.75 days of safe & sick leave annually
• Eligible for our 401(k) plan with employer contributions

Reasonable Accommodations

Fearless is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@fearless.tech.

So, What's Next?

We've refined our hiring approach to make sure every team member is a great fit for Fearless-and that we're a great fit for you, too. If there's alignment, we'll reach out to kick off the interview process. Depending on the role or project, your experience may vary slightly, but it typically includes:

Introductory Interview

You'll connect with a recruiter to:

• Build rapport and get to know each other
• Review your experience and skills
• Talk through salary expectations and role details
• Set expectations for the rest of the process

Skills + Business Fit Interview

This is where we dig deeper to:

• Review findings from any technical assessments
• Walk through situational and values-based questions
• Explore how your approach aligns with Fearless culture and project needs

Some roles may also include customer interviews based on specific project requirements in addition to background check and security clearance requirements.