Lead the planning, design, and implementation of scalable and maintainable automated test frameworks across multiple platforms (web, mobile, API, backend)
Mentor and manage a team of automation engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and performance feedback
Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and product teams to define test strategies, automation goals, and release criteria
Drive the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and rapid delivery
Ensure comprehensive test coverage through effective test case design and risk-based prioritization
Monitor, analyze, and report on test execution results and quality metrics to stakeholders
Advocate for testability, automation-first approaches, and quality engineering throughout the software development lifecycle
Stay up-to-date on emerging test automation tools and methodologies, and lead initiatives to adopt new technologies or improve existing processes
Identify bottlenecks in test execution or quality processes and implement improvements proactively
Manage test environments, data, and infrastructure needed for effective automated testing.
Requirements
Active Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in testing and evaluation of large DoD systems, with a focus on system modifications and integration
5+ years of experience in direct support to the Department of Defense (DoD) and/or US Government Agencies
Possess DoD 8140 foundational qualification through education, training, or certification
Proficiency in developing test strategies, plans, and documentation for complex systems
Experience performing manual testing, black box, white box and gray box and exploratory testing
Strong experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Python, Selenium Grid)
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab CI, ALM)
Experience developing working with and maintaining test automation frameworks built in Python and Selenium
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and nontechnical audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results within tight deadlines
Advanced knowledge of testing methodologies, requirements analysis, and systems integration
Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and Software Development Lifecycle.
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Occasional travel required
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
test automationtest strategiestest case designmanual testingblack box testingwhite box testinggray box testingexploratory testingtesting methodologiessystems integration
Soft skills
mentoringtechnical guidancecommunicationproject managementcollaborationperformance feedbackadvocacy for quality engineeringrisk-based prioritizationproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
Active Secret security clearanceDoD 8140 foundational qualification