Sr. Test Engineer (Automation)

Riva Solutions Inc; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVA Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Engineer to design and execute comprehensive test strategies and automation within a modern DevSecOps environment. You will build automation frameworks, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, and drive security, performance, and compliance testing.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience building automation from scratch, collaborating with developers, product owners, security teams, and stakeholders to define requirements and improve

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 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.

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 scalability and reliability of applications.
• 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 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 UI and customer‑facing features.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of test processes, results, and quality metrics using Rally and GitLab.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, to ensure test coverage and workload balance.

Skills

Automation testing

Java scripting

Selenium/WebDriver

Postman (API testing)

BDD (Cucumber, Gherkin)

Agile

SDLC

Jira/Confluence

GitLab CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium/WebDriver

Postman

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Rally

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.

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.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in RIVA Solutions, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An \"Armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.