Automation Testing SME – TS/SCI Clearance, DevOps Focus

Cherokee Federal; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Automated Tester SME in McLean, VA. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and extensive experience in test automation across the full software life cycle.

You will design and execute tests, develop automated scripts, and coordinate with development teams to ensure secure, reliable IT systems for a government customer. The position offers a competitive starting salary range of $180,000–$210,000, full-time benefits including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Eleven (11) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or ten (10) years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience with test automation methodologies such as Selenium or Katalon.
• Understanding of complete life-cycle software systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a matrixed team and plan/prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for processes, functions, and system integration, including UAT and test units.
• Conduct system integration tests and UATs; create automated test scripts and coordinate with development staff.
• Document successes/failures of test procedures and resolve operational problems with engineering teams.
• Provide technical support and advice to other engineering groups.
• Develop and refine quality control and reliability programs in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Oversee testing in a DevOps environment and report test results to customers and teams.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Test automation

Life-cycle software experience

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Selenium

Katalon

JUnit

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Automated Tester SME in McLean, VA. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and extensive experience in test automation across the full software life cycle.

You will design and execute tests, develop automated scripts, and coordinate with development teams to ensure secure, reliable IT systems for a government customer. The position offers a competitive starting salary range of $180,000–$210,000, full-time benefits including medical, dental,