Software Engineer (Senior)

Spry Methods, Inc.; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spry Methods, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer located in Quantico, VA, to support a federal customer. The ideal candidate will have experience with software testing best practices, defect management, and delivering quality products.

The role involves leading test automation framework design, maintaining automated scripts, and mentoring junior engineers on best practices. A successful candidate will need US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance, along with a strong background in software test automation and QA leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering or certifications demonstrating equivalent skills.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of test automation frameworks.
• Create, maintain, and execute automated test scripts.
• Coordinate with technical teams to identify automation needs.
• Review test automation results and ensure software quality.

Skills

Software test automation

Excellent analytical skills

Effective communication

Leadership in QA

Knowledge of Agile frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview)

Spry Methods is seeking a Software Engineer to support a federal customer in Quantico, VA. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with software testing best practices and defect management processes, and proven experience in delivering realistic estimates, in scope, and quality products.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities)

• Lead the design and implementation of test automation frameworks.
• Create, maintain, and execute automated test scripts.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and technical teams to identify automation needs.
• Review and analyze test automation results to ensure software quality.
• Mentor and train junior test engineers on automation best practices.
• Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency of test automation processes.
• Perform testing activities to ensure proper tracking and completion each Sprint and overall release.
• Write and revise test-related management plans and formal test procedures.
• Perform functional, exploratory, system, regression and performance testing.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Requirements)

• US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience, or equivalent certifications demonstrating ability to perform at this level.
• Proven experience in software test automation.
• Leadership experience in a testing or QA role.
• Srong understanding of software development lifecycles.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Excellent understanding and experience of test automation frameworks, regression, system, functional and performance testing.
• Exceptional collaborative communication skills.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with Agile Development / Scrum framework.
• Understanding of test-driven development and/or behavior driven development.
• Familiarity with Jira.