Software Test Engineer

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Software Test Engineer leading quality assurance and test automation for a federal contracting company. Ensuring high quality standards and compliance for a national incident reporting system.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test automation frameworks and methodologies, with a strong focus on CI/CD practices and federal security compliance. Proficient in Section 508 accessibility testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.

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Test Automation FrameworksCI/CD Pipeline AutomationSection 508 Accessibility TestingNIST/FedRAMP ComplianceMicroservices Testing Strategies

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationAPI TestingFunctional TestingRegression TestingPerformance TestingSecurity TestingDefect TrackingDatabase TestingAutomated Scanning ToolsQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationMentoringDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

SeleniumCypressGitLabGitHub ActionsLinuxCommand-Line Tools

Industry Keywords

Section 508 ComplianceWCAG 2.1FedRAMPNIST SP 800Authority-to-Operate (ATO)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CypressLinuxMicroservicesSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategy covering unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing; own test traceability matrix and coverage metrics
Lead automation of test suites in CI/CD pipeline (GitLab); build automated tests for microservices APIs, web interface, and backend services
Own Section 508 accessibility compliance testing; implement automated 508 scanning in the CI/CD pipeline
Participate in sprint planning and acceptance criteria definition; execute Definition of Done quality gates at sprint acceptance
Perform functional, regression, performance, and security testing; identify, document, and track defects through resolution
Collaborate with software developers, DevSecOps engineers, and security teams to ensure testability and compliance with NIST/FedRAMP standards
Support first-production Authority-to-Operate (ATO) testing and security compliance validation; contribute to security test plans and evidence collection
Mentor team members on testing best practices, automation frameworks, and quality-first mindset; contribute to knowledge base and runbooks
Partner with government stakeholders to validate system behavior against requirements and user expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field
7+ years of software QA and test automation experience; minimum 3 years with modern CI/CD and DevOps environments
Demonstrated expertise in test automation frameworks and languages (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, API testing frameworks, or equivalent)
Strong understanding of microservices testing strategies, REST API testing, and database testing
Experience with Section 508 accessibility testing and compliance requirements (WCAG 2.1, automated scanning tools)
Knowledge of federal security testing practices, including FedRAMP, NIST SP 800 standards, and ATO processes
Proficiency with Git, CI/CD platforms (GitLab, GitHub Actions, or similar), and Linux/command-line tools
Excellent communication skills; ability to document test results clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Pass a background investigation, including but not limited to nationwide criminal record search, and other relevant background information deemed necessary by the contract.
United States citizenship is required to work on a federal contract and will be electronically verified via E-Verify.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities