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Flexible Software Developer In Test Jobs in Reston, VA

Job Title: SDET (JAVA) Location: Mclean,VA Duration: 12+ Months Visa: USC, GC, H1B and EAD Contract Type: W2 Key Skills: * Experience in design and building test framework * Strong programming skills ...

SDET

Arlington, VA · On-site

$57.50 - $74.25/hr

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Test Lead to join our growing team in the ... quality software solutions. This role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams ...

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test (SSET) to mature and automate our Test and QA ... flexible working hours that support work‑life balance. * LifeMart employee discount program.

SDET

Mclean, VA · On-site

Unlimited training and upskilling opportunities through Udemy and Hexavarsity Role: SDET Location: McLean, VA ( 100% Onsite role ) Experience Required: 6+ years * Candidate must have worked on * E2E ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for flexible software developer in test in Reston, VA is $56.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.00 and $64.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Software Developer In Test vs Manual QA Tester?

AspectFlexible Software Developer In TestManual QA Tester
CredentialsTypically requires programming skills, testing certifications, and familiarity with automation toolsFocuses on testing methodologies, often with certifications in QA but less emphasis on coding
Work EnvironmentWorks closely with developers, uses automation frameworks, and develops test scriptsPerforms manual testing, reports bugs, and verifies fixes
Industry UsageCommon in agile teams, tech companies, and organizations emphasizing automationWidely used across various industries, especially in traditional or regulated sectors

Flexible Software Developer In Test roles combine programming and testing skills to automate tests, whereas Manual QA Testers focus on executing manual tests and identifying issues without automation. Both roles are essential in quality assurance but differ mainly in technical requirements and work methods.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Software Developer In Test job openings in Reston, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,502 per year, or $57 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer in Test, Federal Classified

Okta

Washington, DC • Hybrid

$125K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Okta rating

9.8

Company rating: 9.8 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 245 rated software companies


Job description

The Classified Senior Software Engineer in Test Opportunity

We are seeking a highly specialized and experienced individual for a critical Software Engineer in Test role within a restricted environment. This position is vital for the validation and certification of all platform releases, ensuring customer-critical flows remain intact and reliable.

This role requires a unique blend of testing acumen, operational experience, and system-level understanding. The successful candidate will serve as the sole Quality assurance resource in this environment, requiring them to wear multiple hats across the software lifecycle-from understanding the underlying product infrastructure and release versioning to certifying the final product. A passion for ensuring the uptime and reliability of large-scale, mission-critical software is paramount.

What you'll be doing 

  • Analyze/refine requirements with Development and Engineering Leads, focusing on test planning and scope to certify releases.
  • Participate effectively in a scrum team environment.
  • Manage deliverables working under minimal supervision.
  • Partner with Development and Release Teams to build and execute on product infrastructure growth and high availability.
  • Understand Okta's top customers usage patterns to define critical test coverage.
  • Review new changes going into test and staging environments.
  • Ensure new changes are compatible with existing customer deployments and usage.
  • Develop, maintain, and debug end-to-end/system test plans and existing test automation to certify the quality of weekly releases.
  • Set up and maintain all necessary test configurations and lab environments for end-to-end/system testing.
  • Prioritize and ensure that critical customer usage patterns continue to function for every weekly release in our test and staging environments.
  • Support the overall QA efforts of our software deployment and release teams, acting as a technical authority on quality in the restricted environment

What you'll bring to the role

  • Must possess active High clearance.
  • 4+ years of experience in software QA with a focus on release-based testing and validation.
  • 4+ years of experience working in a SaaS-based environment.
  • Experience working on both server and client side of device technology.
  • Proven ability to understand, debug, and maintain existing automation code (e.g., Java-based) to diagnose failures; heavy programming/development experience is not strictly required.
  • 4+ years of experience in at least three of the following cross-disciplinary skills ("Multiple Hats"):
  • 4 years of experience with developing and executing end-to-end or system test plans.
  • 4 years of experience setting up and maintaining test configurations and lab environments

Additional requirements:

  • U.S. soil status - the employee must be on U.S. soil, which means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or outlying areas of the United States, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101
  • U.S. Security Clearance status - the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) to the extent required by U.S. Government contracts.

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