Sr. Test Engineer (Automation)

RIVA Solutions, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVA Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to design and execute comprehensive test strategies and automation for the P-TACTS program in a DevSecOps environment.

The ideal candidate builds automation frameworks from scratch, integrates testing into CI/CD, and performs security, performance, and compliance testing while collaborating with developers, security, and operations to drive quality throughout the SDLC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience designing and maintaining code-based automation tools.
• Strong SDLC knowledge and QA best practices.
• Hands-on BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin.
• Agile QA/Test Engineer experience.
• Proficiency in Java scripting and building automation frameworks.
• Solid Java testing methodologies.
• Selenium/WebDriver UI automation and Postman REST API testing.
• Jira and Confluence for bug tracking.
• Web app testing of front-end and back-end.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise apps.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certified

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans and strategies for P-TACTS DevSecOps.
• Design and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform security testing including static/dynamic analysis and vulnerability scans.
• Conduct performance, load, and stress testing.
• Use monitoring tools to evaluate performance metrics.
• Manage test environments mirroring production.
• Collaborate with Dev, Security, Ops to integrate testing.
• Produce test reports and track defects.
• Enhance API testing and perform manual UI tests.
• Document test processes and quality metrics using Rally and GitLab.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and planning.

Skills

Selenium WebDriver

Java scripting

CI/CD automation

BDD - Cucumber

Jira & Confluence

REST API testing

Security testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Postman

GitLab

AWS

Job description

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY. That’s RIVA. We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions, we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good. RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability. They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one. all while supporting missions that matter.

Position Overview

RIVA Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Engineer to join our P-TACTS program team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test strategies and automation solutions that ensure the quality, security, and performance of mission-critical software within a modern DevSecOps environment.

The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on experience building automation frameworks from scratch, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and performing security, performance, and compliance testing. This individual will work closely with developers, product owners, security teams, and other stakeholders to define test requirements, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, strategies, and cases tailored to the P-TACTS DevSecOps environment.
• Design, build, and integrate automated test scripts into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous integration and rapid feedback.
• Perform security testing, including static and dynamic code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and compliance validation.
• Conduct performance, load, and stress testing to verify that applications meet scalability and reliability requirements.
• Use monitoring and analytics tools to evaluate system performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities.
• Set up, manage, and maintain test environments to mirror production conditions and ensure test accuracy.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to integrate testing practices seamlessly throughout the SDLC.
• Produce detailed test reports, track and manage defects, and coordinate resolution with engineering teams.
• Extend and enhance API testing frameworks and scripts while also participating in manual testing of user interfaces and customer-facing features.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of test processes, results, and quality metrics using tools such as Rally and GitLab.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, to ensure test coverage and workload balance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing code-based automation tools and maintaining them over time.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance best practices.
• Hands‑on experience implementing BDD (Behavior Driven Development) using Cucumber and Gherkin.
• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or Test Engineer in an Agile environment.
• Proficiency in Java scripting and experience building automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of Java application development and testing methodologies.
• Expertise with QA automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium/WebDriver for UI automation and Postman for REST API testing.
• Experience with bug tracking and documentation tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Hands‑on experience testing web-based applications (both front‑end UI and back‑end services).
• Experience working on large‑scale enterprise applications.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance and load testing tools and methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (preferably GitLab).
• Familiarity with AWS services for testing, monitoring, and environment automation.

The salary or salary range for this role reflects an estimated range informed by multiple compensation factors. Final offers may vary based on considerations such as relevant experience, education and training, critical skillsets, and overall business needs.

Pay range

$125,000 - $135,000 USD

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

We believe great teams are built from different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences, and we mean that beyond the buzzwords.

RIVA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation at any point in our process, send an email to [e-mail], we’ll be happy to help.

VETERAN SUPPORT & ACCESSIBILITY

As a federal contractor, RIVA follows the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, supporting the employment and advancement of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you’re a veteran, we encourage you to self‑identify during the application process, it helps us track our hiring commitments and, in some cases, may support priority referral for open roles.

RIVA also invites applicants to voluntarily self‑identify as having a disability during the application process, not because it affects your chances of being hired, but because it helps us measure how well we’re living up to our commitments and identify where we can do better. Your response is confidential and entirely optional.