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Lead Automated Test Engineer
Location
Virginia
Posted
23 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead Automated Test Engineer
Concept Plus, LLC
• design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and suites • ensure the quality and reliability of software delivered for mission-critical DoD applications • work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and government customers in an Agile environment • identify performance bottlenecks and issues • analyze test results to understand system behavior under different loads • provide actionable recommendations based on test findings • develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures aligned with system requirements and user stories • integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines • perform root-cause analysis on test failures and work with developers to resolve defects quickly • collaborate with systems engineers to derive testable requirements • support test environment setup, configuration, and maintenance, including containerized test environments • produce and maintain test documentation including test plans, test reports, and traceability matrices • mentor junior team members in automated testing techniques and tools
Job Requirements
- US Citizenship Required
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Secret Clearance
- DoD 8140 intermediate certification or DoD 8570 IAM Level II certifications or higher
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience
- 5-7 years of experience in software quality assurance and automated test development for the DoD, Air Force preferred
- Experience writing test scripts in Python, Java, or similar language
Benefits
- comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- paid life insurance
- paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- performance bonuses
- tuition reimbursement
- unlimited training
- collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment
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