Test Engineer

Job ID: 112819
Location: Virginia, VA  [Remote]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 06/12/2026

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Role Summary
This position is a senior-level role focused on automated testing within an enterprise testing team. The primary responsibility is to develop, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software releases. The role requires collaboration across cross-functional teams to enhance testing processes, improve security measures, and support continuous integration and deployment initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and modify test systems and automation frameworks to support multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Lead the creation and maintenance of test automation scripts and frameworks using tools such as Selenium, ensuring integration with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Design and implement automated testing programs targeting database impacts, software functionality, security, and usability.
  • Coach and coordinate testing efforts for software defects, updates, and enhancements with development and application teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations to ensure testing alignment.
  • Support various testing phases, including system testing, integration testing, verification & validation, and user acceptance testing.
  • Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards during testing processes.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and assist in the implementation of testing tools, software packages, and automation solutions.
  • Monitor bug resolution efforts, track testing progress, and maintain automation test suites across release cycles.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in automated testing and software quality assurance.
  • Interim Secret clearance required.
  • 3+ years of experience working within Agile methodology and Kanban frameworks.
  • Strong familiarity with DevOps principles and practices.
  • Extensive experience with functional, integration, system acceptance, and user acceptance testing phases.
  • Proficiency in developing and executing repeatable automated test procedures, recording results, and troubleshooting issues with developers.
  • Hands-on experience with open-source automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and Gherkin.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages including UNIX-based scripting and Python.
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment processes and associated tools, including build systems and SCM solutions like GitLab and Artifactory.
  • Familiarity with load testing, cloud platforms such as AWS, and web technologies like HTML and XML.
  • Java programming skills are a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical teams.
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 – $65.00 hourly
This is a fully remote role and can be performed from any approved location within the United States.