Software Application Tester with Security Clearance

VTG; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking a detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts. This role ensures software quality by integrating automated testing into the development lifecycle and improving system reliability and performance.

You will design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web, API, and backend systems, build scalable frameworks, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 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 SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Automation testing

CI/CD pipelines

Test strategy

SDLC & Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

RestAssured

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Overview VTG is 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 neede d 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)