Sherpa

Lead Test Automation Engineer – Secret Clearance Required

Sherpa

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: SpringfieldVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Oversee the implementation of complex testing software systems, ensuring scalability and performance, while contributing to the code base
  • Lead the development of test automation infrastructure on our most important projects
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation
  • Work closely with teams of software developers and other engineers to ensure proper test coverage and automation
  • Mentor junior and mid-level test automation engineers to enhance their skillsets and grow a team
  • Oversee and support the running of regression tests and provide analysis to support releasing software
  • Support the integration of our testing frameworks into our GitLab CI/CD pipeline for a more hands-off approach
  • Ensures that the test team follows best practices and procedures per the software development process that they will be supporting

Requirements

  • Active Secret security clearance (Interim ok)
  • 10+ years of QA/Test Automation Engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Java development experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Experience with ticketing software (Jira)
  • Experience leading teams of engineers within the Agile framework
  • Strong language/communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Solid understanding of software design patterns and architectural principles
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and technologies
  • Experience writing/running automated test scripts
  • Experience managing teams of engineers
Benefits
  • covering the cost of medical for you and your family
  • dental, vision, health and wellness benefits
  • generous retirement savings plan
  • generous PTO policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
QA/Test Automation EngineeringJavatest automation infrastructureautomated test scriptsCI/CD pipelinessoftware design patternsarchitectural principlesregression testingtest coverageAgile
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginnovationteam managementadaptabilityanalytical skillsinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Active Secret security clearanceBachelor of Science in Software EngineeringBachelor of Science in Computer Science