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Job Description
Job Requisition: Senior QA/Test Engineer
Position Title: Senior QA/Test Engineer
Location: Ballston, VA
Department: Test Engineering / Quality Assurance
Reports To: Test Engineering Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior QA/Test Engineer to lead and execute system-level, integration, and regression testing activities for mission-critical software and infrastructure systems hosted in AWS and on-prem environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in test automation, DevOps practices, and secure cloud testing. This position requires an understanding of system security requirements, networking, and compliance testing in a DoD or government environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans, procedures, and scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing.
Lead testing efforts across multiple environments, including on-prem and AWS-hosted systems.
Validate security and compliance requirements (e.g., STIGs, DISA, RMF) as part of the test lifecycle.
Author and execute automated test scripts using tools such as PyTest, Selenium, Playwright.
Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild).
Participate in reviews of requirements, design documents, and architecture to identify and mitigate risk early.
Document test results and produce detailed verification reports for stakeholder and customer delivery.
Collaborate with development, cybersecurity, and operations teams to triage and resolve defects.
Mentor junior QA/test engineers and help mature QA processes across the organization.
Shape
Required Qualifications
5–8 years of experience in QA/Test engineering (manual and automated).
Hands-on experience testing systems deployed in AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, CloudFormation, Lambda, or ECS).
Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and API testing (Postman, REST, GraphQL).
Familiarity with Linux environments, Git, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and technical writing ability.
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab Issues, Azure DevOps).
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher).
CompTIA Security+ CE certification (or equivalent baseline DoD 8570 certification).
Experience testing in regulated or controlled environments.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Polumi, or Ansible).
Experience validating compliance with RMF, NIST 800-53, or Zero Trust testing frameworks.
Background in continuous monitoring and automated compliance scanning (e.g., AWS Config, OpenSCAP, Nessus).
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Associate-level certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate).
What We Offer
Leadership role in a secure, mission-focused test environment.
Access to AWS GovCloud and advanced DevSecOps toolchains.
Competitive salary
Professional development and certification reimbursement.
Opportunity to shape QA strategy for next-generation cloud and edge systems.
Position Title: Senior QA/Test Engineer
Location: Ballston, VA
Department: Test Engineering / Quality Assurance
Reports To: Test Engineering Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior QA/Test Engineer to lead and execute system-level, integration, and regression testing activities for mission-critical software and infrastructure systems hosted in AWS and on-prem environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in test automation, DevOps practices, and secure cloud testing. This position requires an understanding of system security requirements, networking, and compliance testing in a DoD or government environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans, procedures, and scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing.
Lead testing efforts across multiple environments, including on-prem and AWS-hosted systems.
Validate security and compliance requirements (e.g., STIGs, DISA, RMF) as part of the test lifecycle.
Author and execute automated test scripts using tools such as PyTest, Selenium, Playwright.
Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild).
Participate in reviews of requirements, design documents, and architecture to identify and mitigate risk early.
Document test results and produce detailed verification reports for stakeholder and customer delivery.
Collaborate with development, cybersecurity, and operations teams to triage and resolve defects.
Mentor junior QA/test engineers and help mature QA processes across the organization.
Shape
Required Qualifications
5–8 years of experience in QA/Test engineering (manual and automated).
Hands-on experience testing systems deployed in AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, CloudFormation, Lambda, or ECS).
Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and API testing (Postman, REST, GraphQL).
Familiarity with Linux environments, Git, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and technical writing ability.
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab Issues, Azure DevOps).
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher).
CompTIA Security+ CE certification (or equivalent baseline DoD 8570 certification).
Experience testing in regulated or controlled environments.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Polumi, or Ansible).
Experience validating compliance with RMF, NIST 800-53, or Zero Trust testing frameworks.
Background in continuous monitoring and automated compliance scanning (e.g., AWS Config, OpenSCAP, Nessus).
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Associate-level certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate).
What We Offer
Leadership role in a secure, mission-focused test environment.
Access to AWS GovCloud and advanced DevSecOps toolchains.
Competitive salary
Professional development and certification reimbursement.
Opportunity to shape QA strategy for next-generation cloud and edge systems.
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