Software Application Tester

VT Group (VTG); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer. This role focuses on designing and maintaining automated test frameworks to enhance software quality. Candidates must have over 5 years of testing experience, strong skills with automation tools like Selenium, and proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Python. The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the software development lifecycle and improve system reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web and backend systems.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results and track issues through resolution.

Skills

Automation testing

Selenium

Java

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Postman

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts. This role will play a critical part in ensuring software quality by integrating automated testing into the development lifecycle and improving overall system reliability and performance.

We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts. This role will play a critical part in ensuring software quality by integrating automated testing into the development lifecycle and improving overall system reliability and performance.

What will you do?

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web, API, and backend systems
• Build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and track issues through resolution
• Maintain test data and environments for consistent and repeatable testing
• Continuously improve test coverage, efficiency, and automation processes
• Support manual testing efforts when needed

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation
• Strong experience with automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar)
• Experience testing RESTful APIs (Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Experience with version control systems (Git)