Expert Software Tester

Swift; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Health benefits

Job summary

Swift in Reston, VA is seeking an experienced Automated Test Engineer to join a modernization program in Sterling, VA, supporting mission-critical software and collaborating with development teams. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and US citizenship.

You will design and maintain automated test frameworks, implement comprehensive test plans, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines across development, test, staging, and production environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software testing and QA.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining automated test frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, REST-assured, PyTest, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber).
• Strong scripting ability in Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bamboo).
• Experience testing APIs, microservices, and containerized apps in cloud/hybrid environments.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for complex software systems.
• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and regression strategies to validate functionality and QA standards.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines across development, test, staging, and production.
• Evaluate software, hardware, interfaces, and docs to ensure performance, reliability, and security.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide feedback to developers and stakeholders.

Skills

Automation testing

CI/CD integration

Scripting languages

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

REST-assured

PyTest

JUnit

TestNG

Cucumber

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

Swift is looking for an experienced Automated Test Engineer to join a dynamic modernization program in Sterling, VA involving direct support to the mission; collaboration with application development, full stack software engineering, tier 3 and 4 teams; and the update of all applications and tech stacks.

Please note the required security clearance below; we are not able to sponsor candidates for a polygraph for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites to validate complex software systems supporting Intelligence Community mission requirements.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and regression strategies to identify defects, validate functionality, and ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous validation across development, test, staging, and production environments.
• Evaluate software, hardware, interfaces, and associated documentation to ensure system performance, reliability, and security requirements are met.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical reviews, and formal test readiness reviews throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC), providing actionable feedback to developers and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining automated test frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, REST-assured, PyTest, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, or equivalent).
• Strong proficiency in one or more scripting/programming languages commonly used for automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, or similar).
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Bamboo, or similar DevOps platforms.
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience supporting automated testing in iterative development environments.
• Experience testing APIs, microservices, web applications, and/or containerized applications deployed in cloud or hybrid environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Familiarity with test management tools and defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira, TestRail, ALM, Azure DevOps) and experience supporting formal verification and validation processes.
• Strong understanding of software quality assurance principles, secure coding/testing practices, and documentation standards in regulated or classified environments.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

• ISTQB Certified Tester Certification
• SAFe for Teams Certification

Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at Swift? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire’s 90-day mark.

We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position. We will not accept unsolicited resumes.

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensivebenefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time offbenefits.