QA/Test Engineer

Jobot; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking experienced QA/Test Engineers to support a mission-critical FAA aviation program. You will develop and maintain automated testing frameworks for Java-based microservices in AWS (ECS/EKS) and OpenShift, with a focus on AI-driven test-script generation and security-compliant testing.

You will integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, perform REST and performance testing, and work in a SAFe environment with hybrid flexibility in Gaithersburg, MD.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, building, and maintaining automated software testing frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Java-based test automation and testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud-native, microservices testing in CI/CD environments.
• Experience with AI-driven test automation concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and QA standards.
• Build and execute automated unit, integration, end-to-end, and API tests in CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop AI-driven test-script generation capabilities and maintenance.
• Test Java-based microservices on AWS ECS/EKS and OpenShift.
• Validate functionality across development, test, and production environments.
• Perform REST API, contract, integration, and performance testing.
• Support security testing including SAST/DAST and compliance controls.
• Prepare evidence for ConMon and ATO requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and DevOps in SAFe environments.
• Contribute to test strategy and quality standards.

Skills

Java-based test automation

Playwright

CI/CD testing

REST API testing

Kubernetes/OpenShift

AI-driven testing

Education

Tools

JUnit

TestNG

AWS

ECS

EKS

OpenShift

SAST/DAST

Job description

QA/Test Engineer

$150000 - $175000 per year | Gaithersburg, MD | Hybrid | Permanent

Support a Mission-Critical FAA Aviation Program | Help Modernize Cloud-Native Systems Through Advanced Test Automation & AI-Driven Testing!

A bit about us:

We are supporting a mission-critical FAA aviation program focused on the Alaska Automation Capability (AAC), part of the Leidos Flight Service Program. This initiative involves developing and validating cloud-native software systems that support aviation operations, with an emphasis on automation, software quality, security, and modern testing practices.

Our team is looking for experienced QA and Test Automation Engineers to help build and maintain scalable testing capabilities across Java-based microservices, cloud environments, and CI/CD pipelines. A key focus of the program is advancing AI-driven test-script generation while maintaining the reliability and compliance standards expected in a federal aviation environment.

Why join us?

• Support a mission-critical FAA aviation program with real-world operational impact.
• Work on modern cloud-native applications using Java, AWS, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Help develop and implement AI-driven test automation capabilities.
• Build and improve automated testing frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Gain exposure to federal security, compliance, and continuous monitoring requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment.
• Hybrid work environment in Gaithersburg, MD.
• Opportunities across senior, lead, and principal-level QA engineering responsibilities.

Job Details

We are seeking experienced QA and Test Automation Engineers to support the FAA's Alaska Automation Capability (AAC) program. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks and quality assurance processes for cloud-native software applications supporting aviation operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in Java-based test automation, CI/CD-integrated testing, cloud-native microservices, and modern QA methodologies. A major focus of this opportunity is helping establish AI-driven test-script generation capabilities across the program.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks, QA standards, and testing methodologies.
• Build and execute automated unit, integration, end-to-end, and API tests integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and advance AI-driven test-script generation and maintenance capabilities.
• Test Java-based microservices deployed across AWS ECS, EKS, and Red Hat OpenShift.
• Validate application functionality across development, testing, and operational environments.
• Perform REST API, contract, integration, and performance testing.
• Support security and compliance testing, including SAST/DAST scanning integration and control validation.
• Prepare testing evidence supporting continuous monitoring (ConMon) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) requirements.
• Develop and maintain testing capabilities for containerized applications and Kubernetes environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers, DevOps teams, and program stakeholders within a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment.
• Contribute to test strategy, quality standards, and technical leadership based on experience level.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, building, and maintaining automated software testing frameworks.
• Strong experience with Java-based test automation and familiarity with JUnit or TestNG.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright or comparable modern automation frameworks.
• Experience testing REST APIs, microservices, and distributed applications.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environments and containerized applications.
• Experience with Kubernetes, ECS, EKS, or OpenShift.
• Understanding of unit, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing.
• Experience with AI-assisted or AI-driven test automation, including automated test-script generation.
• Knowledge of software quality standards, testing methodologies, and defect management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing microservices deployed across Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS, and Red Hat OpenShift.
• AWS GovCloud testing or validation experience.
• Experience supporting federal programs with ATO, ConMon, SAST/DAST, or security control validation requirements.
• Experience working within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) teams.
• Familiarity with Java development environments and cloud-native architectures
• Experience leading QA initiatives, developing testing standards, or mentoring engineers.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.