Software Engineer (Senior)

Lever, Inc.; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid Holidays

PTO

401(k)

Training Benefit

Job summary

Spry Methods in Quantico, VA is seeking a Software Engineer with a focus on test automation to support a federal customer. The role requires hands-on automation development, defect management, and strong collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality software for critical missions. U.S.

citizenship with active Top Secret clearance is required. A minimum of 8 years’ experience and leadership in QA are expected, along with expertise in automation frameworks and lifecycle processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with software testing best practices and defect management processes.
• Proven experience in delivering realistic estimates, in scope, and quality products.
• Leadership experience in a testing or QA role.
• Strong 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.

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.

Skills

Software test automation

QA leadership

Testing frameworks

CI/CD integration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Company Overview

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

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 identifyautomation needs.


• Review and analyze test automation results to ensure software quality.


• Mentor and train junior testengineers 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, regressionand performance testing.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements)

• US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance.


• Minimum of 8 years’ experience, or equivalent certifications demonstratingability to perform at this level.


• Proven experience in software test automation.


• Leadership experience in a testingor 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, functionaland performance testing.


• Exceptional collaborative communication skills.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a relatedfield.


• Experience with Agile Development / Scrum framework


• Understanding of test-driven development and/or behavior driven development


• Familiarity with Jira

$130,000 - $155,000 a year

Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, technical qualifications, certifications, clearance level, and contract requirements.

Perks of Working for Us (Benefits)

• Medical Coverage – Cigna - 4 Options


• - Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network


• - (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network


• - HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network


• Dental Coverage – Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans


• Vision Coverage – Principal - VSP Choice Network


• Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays


• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year


• Training Benefit: Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education


• 401(k): Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match

For our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/

EEO Statement

At Spry, we believe talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive workplace that endorses engagement, creativity, quality and innovation.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.