Senior Software Test Engineer - Clearance Required

Overview

LMI is seeking a highly qualified Senior Software Test Engineer to support the Army Training Information System (ATIS) program . This position is on a cross-functional Agile team within a Scaled Agile Framework ( SAFe ) Agile Release Train (ART) , ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through comprehensive testing strategies, automation, and collaboration with other cross-functional Agile teams.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 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 e xperience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Python , Selenium Grid ).

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., J ira , GitLab CI , ALM ).

• E xperience 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 .

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DoD testing frameworks and standards.

• Expertise in performance and functional testing tools (Jira and equivalent platforms)

• Exper tise in testing tools, methodologies, and integration of complex systems.

• Strong ability to analyze test results, identify issues, and propose actionable solutions.

• Exceptional presentation and documentation skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

• Meticulous approach to testing, ensuring high quality deliverables that meet organizational standards.

• Professional certifications ( Certified Software Testing Engineer (CSTE ), SAFe Agilist , CompTIA Security+).

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel required (e.g., quarterly for PI Planning, technical syncs, and major delivery milestones).

Target salary range: $99,000 - 171,000. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.