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Testing Specialist
Location: Vienna, VA
Company: Horizon Industries
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<p style="text-align: center;"></p> <h3 data-start="285" data-end="309">Testing Specialist</h3> <p data-start="310" data-end="474"><strong data-start="310" data-end="323">Location:</strong> Remote<br data-start="330" data-end="333"><strong data-start="333" data-end="344">Client:</strong> Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – DAAS API Gateway Program<br data-start="402" data-end="405"><strong data-start="405" data-end="419">Clearance:</strong> IT-II (NACLC - Secret or above)<br data-start="433" data-end="436"><strong data-start="436" data-end="453">Salary Range:</strong> $90,000 – $105,000</p> <hr data-start="476" data-end="479"> <p data-start="481" data-end="778"><strong data-start="481" data-end="495">Who we are</strong><br data-start="495" data-end="498">Horizon Industries Limited is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. Founded in 1996, Horizon has evolved into a team of highly qualified professionals providing full-cycle IT and consulting support across the public and private sectors.</p> <p data-start="780" data-end="881">We pride ourselves on a diverse, growth-minded culture rooted in employee success and mission impact.</p> <hr data-start="883" data-end="886"> <p data-start="888" data-end="1326"><strong data-start="888" data-end="914">Who we are looking for</strong><br data-start="914" data-end="917">We are seeking a Testing Specialist to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and its API Gateway operations. This is a full-time, remote opportunity supporting software sustainment and integration testing within a secure IL5 AWS GovCloud environment. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on testing expertise, a clearance-ready posture, and the ability to contribute to secure, compliant system delivery.</p> <hr data-start="1328" data-end="1331"> <p data-start="1333" data-end="1372"><strong data-start="1333" data-end="1372">What your day-to-day will look like</strong></p> <ul data-start="1373" data-end="1951"> <li data-start="1373" data-end="1441"> <p data-start="1375" data-end="1441">Perform software integration, functional, and acceptance testing</p> </li> <li data-start="1442" data-end="1516"> <p data-start="1444" data-end="1516">Review and evaluate test results to ensure conformance to requirements</p> </li> <li data-start="1517" data-end="1584"> <p data-start="1519" data-end="1584">Analyze internal system security and support compliance efforts</p> </li> <li data-start="1585" data-end="1667"> <p data-start="1587" data-end="1667">Prepare test scripts, plans, and documentation in alignment with DLA standards</p> </li> <li data-start="1668" data-end="1728"> <p data-start="1670" data-end="1728">Design and generate test data sets for various use cases</p> </li> <li data-start="1729" data-end="1805"> <p data-start="1731" data-end="1805">Support testing of APIs and data flows on the MuleSoft Anypoint platform</p> </li> <li data-start="1806" data-end="1894"> <p data-start="1808" data-end="1894">Collaborate with development and DevSecOps teams to validate code and system changes</p> </li> <li data-start="1895" data-end="1951"> <p data-start="1897" data-end="1951">Operate within a secure AWS GovCloud (IL5) environment</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1953" data-end="1956"> <p data-start="1958" data-end="1998"><strong data-start="1958" data-end="1998">What we’d like to see on your resume</strong></p> <ul data-start="1999" data-end="2505"> <li data-start="1999" data-end="2057"> <p data-start="2001" data-end="2057">5+ years of experience in IT or software testing roles</p> </li> <li data-start="2058" data-end="2135"> <p data-start="2060" data-end="2135">Experience in software development, quality assurance, or test automation</p> </li> <li data-start="2136" data-end="2210"> <p data-start="2138" data-end="2210">Ability to design and execute IT software tests and interpret outcomes</p> </li> <li data-start="2211" data-end="2289"> <p data-start="2213" data-end="2289">Familiarity with test case design, data creation, and defect documentation</p> </li> <li data-start="2290" data-end="2359"> <p data-start="2292" data-end="2359">Experience supporting systems hosted in secure cloud environments</p> </li> <li data-start="2360" data-end="2424"> <p data-start="2362" data-end="2424">Understanding of API-based systems and enterprise middleware</p> </li> <li data-start="2425" data-end="2505"> <p data-start="2427" data-end="2505">Strong attention to detail and ability to align to federal testing standards</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2507" data-end="2510"> <p data-start="2512" data-end="2533"><strong data-start="2512" data-end="2533">Bonus if you have</strong></p> <ul data-start="2534" data-end="2800"> <li data-start="2534" data-end="2611"> <p data-start="2536" data-end="2611">Prior experience with MuleSoft Anypoint platform or integration workflows</p> </li> <li data-start="2612" data-end="2669"> <p data-start="2614" data-end="2669">Familiarity with DoD systems or compliance frameworks</p> </li> <li data-start="2670" data-end="2743"> <p data-start="2672" data-end="2743">Experience supporting the DLA JETS Program or similar DoD initiatives</p> </li> <li data-start="2744" data-end="2800"> <p data-start="2746" data-end="2800">Strong written documentation and test reporting skills</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2802" data-end="2805"> <p data-start="2807" data-end="2834"><strong data-start="2807" data-end="2834">Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul data-start="2835" data-end="3076"> <li data-start="2835" data-end="2893"> <p data-start="2837" data-end="2893">Active IT-II (NACLC - Secret) clearance or eligibility</p> </li> <li data-start="2894" data-end="2969"> <p data-start="2896" data-end="2969">Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority</p> </li> <li data-start="2970" data-end="3076"> <p data-start="2972" data-end="3076">Ability to obtain the <strong data-start="2994" data-end="3038">MuleSoft Certified Integration Associate</strong> credential within 1–2 months of start</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="3078" data-end="3081"> <p data-start="3083" data-end="3121"><strong data-start="3083" data-end="3121">Why you’ll love working at Horizon</strong></p> <ul data-start="3122" data-end="3443"> <li data-start="3122" data-end="3150"> <p data-start="3124" data-end="3150">Remote-first flexibility</p> </li> <li data-start="3151" data-end="3210"> <p data-start="3153" data-end="3210">Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)</p> </li> <li data-start="3211" data-end="3261"> <p data-start="3213" data-end="3261">401(k) with immediate vesting + employer match</p> </li> <li data-start="3262" data-end="3296"> <p data-start="3264" data-end="3296">Student Loan Repayment Program</p> </li> <li data-start="3297" data-end="3314"> <p data-start="3299" data-end="3314">Paid Time Off</p> </li> <li data-start="3315" data-end="3365"> <p data-start="3317" data-end="3365">Educational Assistance + Certification Support</p> </li> <li data-start="3366" data-end="3395"> <p data-start="3368" data-end="3395">Gym Reimbursement Program</p> </li> <li data-start="3396" data-end="3443"> <p data-start="3398" data-end="3443">Growth-driven, employee-first company culture</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="3445" data-end="3448"> <p data-start="3450" data-end="3628"><strong data-start="3450" data-end="3494">Horizon is an Equal Opportunity Employer</strong><br data-start="3494" data-end="3497">We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</p> <p data-start="3630" data-end="3650">EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled</p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p>
