
Lead Test Automation Engineer – Secret Clearance Required
Sherpa
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Springfield • Virginia • United 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