Senior QA Automation Engineer: Secure DevOps & Testing

Booz Allen Hamilton; Columbia (MD); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Number: R0240586

Software Test Automation and QA Developer, Senior

The Opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to not just develop software, but to build software that will support critical missions for national security? As a full‑stack software quality assurance (QA) and test automation developer, you can solve a problem with a complete end‑to‑end solution in a fast‑paced, agile environment. We’re looking for a developer with the advanced skills needed to build test automation and high‑quality software from vision to production‑ready system, and to help mature software development processes and platforms to a DevOps posture, enabled by modern technologies.

This role is more than just coding. We need a software developer who will use their passion for secure, quality software and modern development practices to learn new tools and techniques, including using approved AI tools to recommend and implement DevOps software process improvements, automate testing, configure tools to support secure software QA, and mentor teammates. Using tools like GitLab, ReST, FastAPI and others that you may recommend, and software languages, including Python, Java, and VS Code, you’ll build test frameworks, test automation software, and secure software solutions that provide data transport and Zero Trust capabilities to support customer missions. You'll support modernization and redesign of legacy workflows using AI software tools. You'll leverage communications skills to coordinate with team members and customers in a fast‑paced mission environment and collaborate within the Atlassian Suite of tools. You’ll analyze the needs and environment to make sure the solution you’re developing considers the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

You Have

• 4+ years of experience developing software in Python and Linux
• 3+ years of experience with software testing, including automated testing
• Experience with Java, JSON, and VS Code
• Experience with Docker or Podman
• Experience with multiple frameworks or tools such as Git, Pydantic, FastAPI, or ReST
• Experience implementing version control approaches in software pipelines
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or an Engineering field and 5+ years of experience with software, database engineering, or software testing, or 10+ years of experience with software, database engineering, or software testing in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Playwright
• Experience automating software processes with Salt or other automation platforms
• Experience leading small technical or software development teams
• Experience working with Atlassian Suite, and in the Agile software lifecycle, including Kanban approach
• Experience with front‑end development
• Experience with modular design, middleware, or microservices

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

Salary range: $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Additional benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.