Job Description

Our client, a growing Federal Integrator in the Intelligence Community, is hiring a Software Tester to work in support of an Intelligence Community program. Qualified candidates will have direct experience in developing and executing test plans, procedures, and scenarios and a solid understanding of the concepts of web-based software applications.

Position Description:

NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for an Automation Testing Engineer to support a Federal Program in Reston, VA. This is a direct-hire role with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator. Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, lead, and execute comprehensive test strategies and automation frameworks for complex DoD systems.
• Mentor junior test engineers and guide best practices in QA methodologies and tools.
• Lead system validation efforts, including performance, load, and security testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, Cypress, Postman, and JMeter.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Ensure test coverage and traceability through meticulous requirement analysis and documentation.
• Drive Shift-Left testing practices and champion early defect detection.
• Collaborate with developers, system architects, and operations teams to ensure quality at every stage of development.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, audits, and high-visibility demos for stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead efforts for compliance with DoD security frameworks, including STIGs, RMF, and ATO processes.
• Oversee test environment configuration and data management across secure networks.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Proven leadership in test engineering roles with strong decision-making and mentoring skills.
• Advanced knowledge of QA strategies, test life cycles, and SDLC best practices.
• Expertise in test automation and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling).
• Strong API testing experience with tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr, qTest).
• Understanding of cybersecurity testing practices and tools (e.g., Nessus, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP).
• Experience in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments with DevSecOps implementation.
• Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to support automation and test data generation.
• Deep understanding of DoD environments, compliance standards, and accreditation processes.