Sr. Test Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Test Engineer



Location: Springfield, VA



Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance



Job Description:



As a Senior Test Engineer, you will lead test planning and execution

across mission-critical systems. You’ll mentor junior engineers,

contribute to automation strategies, and drive quality across Agile and

DevSecOps teams. You’ll serve as a key stakeholder in ensuring our

systems are secure, scalable, and meet stringent DoD standards.



Key Responsibilities:



- Define, lead, and execute comprehensive test strategies and

automation frameworks for complex DoD systems.



- Mentor junior test engineers and guide best practices in QA

methodologies and tools.



- Lead system validation efforts, including performance, load, and

security testing.



- Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using tools such

as Selenium, JUnit, Cypress, Postman, and JMeter.



- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins,

GitLab CI).



- Ensure test coverage and traceability through meticulous requirement

analysis and documentation.



- Drive Shift-Left testing practices and champion early defect

detection.



- Collaborate with developers, system architects, and operations teams

to ensure quality at every stage of development.



- Participate in test readiness reviews, audits, and high-visibility

demos for stakeholders and leadership.



- Lead efforts for compliance with DoD security frameworks, including

STIGs, RMF, and ATO processes.



- Oversee test environment configuration and data management across

secure networks.



Preferred Experience and Skills:



- Proven leadership in test engineering roles with strong

decision-making and mentoring skills.



- Advanced knowledge of QA strategies, test life cycles, and SDLC best

practices.



- Expertise in test automation and performance testing tools (e.g.,

JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling).



- Strong API testing experience with tools like Postman or REST

Assured.



- Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr,

qTest).



- Understanding of cybersecurity testing practices and tools (e.g.,

Nessus, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP).



- Experience in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments with DevSecOps

implementation.



- Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to support

automation and test data generation.



- Deep understanding of DoD environments, compliance standards, and

accreditation processes.