Test Engineer III

Katmai; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid time off

11 federal holidays

Job summary

Katmai seeks a Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead automated testing across hybrid environments supporting Navy readiness and analytics platforms. You will design and maintain frameworks integrated into CI/CD with tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and AWS CodePipeline, ensuring 508 compliance and strong security testing.

You will collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Developers, and Cybersecurity staff to validate software functionality, performance, and security.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of automated testing experience for enterprise apps.
• Strong scripting in JS, Python, or Java testing frameworks.
• Proficient in CI/CD, DevSecOps practices, and security testing.
• Familiarity with RMF/DoD cybersecurity requirements and vulnerability scanning.
• Experience with version control and agile boards (Git, Jira).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated tests for complex web apps.
• Design test frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, AWS CodePipeline).
• Align test plans with Agile sprints and RTVM.
• Collaborate with engineers and cybersecurity staff to ensure test coverage including 508 compliance.
• Create performance, security, integration, and regression tests (JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Document test cases, results, and metrics to contract deliverables.
• Analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and perform root cause analysis.
• Manage defects and retest using Jira or similar tools.
• Maintain test environments to mirror production for onboarding/certification.
• Participate in IPTs, sprint planning, stakeholder demos for testing insights.
• Support Navy Learning Stack program task orders as needed.

Skills

Automated testing

Test scripting

DevSecOps

Agile testing

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Jenkins

GitLab CI

AWS CodePipeline

Git

Jira

Confluence

Postman

Job description

SUMMARY

Senior-level hybrid technical role responsible for testing, sustaining, securing, and optimizing application information supporting Navy readiness, training, and analytics systems. Lead automated testing efforts for integrated web-based learning platforms operating in hybrid environments. Responsible for planning, designing, executing, and maintaining automated test frameworks that validate software functionality, performance, and security compliance across CI/CD pipelines, cloud-based, and DoD networks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute automated test scripts using tools such such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright for complex web applications.
• Design and manage test frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Align automated test planning with acceptance criteria defined in Agile sprints and link to the Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix (RTVM).
• Collaborate closely with Systems Engineers, Software Developers, and Cybersecurity staff to ensure full test coverage, including for Section 508 compliance.
• Develop test scenarios for performance, security, integration, and regression testing using tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Document and maintain test cases, procedures, results, and metrics aligned with contract deliverables.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and participate in root cause analysis.
• Support defect tracking, resolution, and retesting through Jira or equivalent agile tracking tools.
• Maintain and tune test environments to mirror production and support RPOC onboarding and certification activities.
• Participate in IPTs, sprint planning, and stakeholder demonstrations to provide testing insights and recommendations.
• May support the Rating Career Domain Continuum (RCDC) Task Order under the Navy's Learning Stack program.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in automated testing and validation of enterprise applications.
• Proven experience in test scripting, framework maintenance, and CI/CD integration.
• Strong working knowledge of DevSecOps, agile testing methodologies, and test data management.
• Familiarity with RMF and DoD cybersecurity requirements, including secure coding and vulnerability scanning.
• Experience with version control (Git), agile boards (Jira), and documentation platforms (Confluence).
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, or Java-based testing frameworks.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent CSWF certification.
• Must meet DoD 8570 requirements for IAT II or higher (Security+, CySA+, CASP+, etc.).
• Active DoD Secret security clearance (generally, U.S. citizenship required).
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience implementing test automation in Agile DevSecOps environments, with a strong understanding of requirements traceability, software assurance, and test-driven development principles and system capabilities for the FTM Support system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting Department of War or comparable federal agency or systems.
• Experience supporting Navy training systems, readiness systems, or enterprise data platforms.
• Experience supporting testing across AWS GovCloud, DevSecOps environments, or DoD-approved cloud environments.
• Experience testing REST APIs and microservices using Postman or equivalent.
• Knowledge of FIPS 140-2 encryption standards and integration of test logging with SIEM tools (Splunk, Solar Winds, Varonis, Red Hat Certificate System or similar).
• Experience supporting training materials development or technical demonstrations is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes/OpenShift; cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud/Azure IL).

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

None.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is expected to be remote; however, the company reserves the right to require onsite work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, bending, stooping, crouching, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. Frequently uses hands/fingers for manipulation of keyboard and mouse. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $115,000-$125,000 annually
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation & Paid Personal Time, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).