Web Application Test Engineer

DCS Corporation; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp. in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a Web Application Test Engineer to ensure quality, reliability, and security of business web applications through automated testing, including Playwright-based workflows. The role emphasizes developing tests, translating user stories into automation, and maintaining testing environments.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of testing experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, working in a SAFe/DevOps setting with

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in software testing or quality assurance.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience with test automation platforms such as Playwright, Tosca, UFT, or Selenium.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing for web-based applications.
• Understanding of black-box, white-box, grey-box, and unit testing approaches.
• Familiarity with web application architectures, CI/CD tools, and Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe).
• Strong communication and stakeholder service skills.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply modern testing methodologies (white-box, grey-box, black-box, and unit testing).
• Support the implementation and adoption of Test-Driven Development (TDD) with the development team.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated web tests and testing frameworks, with emphasis on Playwright.
• Translate manual test scenarios into automated test coverage and end-to-end scripts.
• Analyze source code, databases, and application logic to support testing.
• Set up, configure, and maintain automated and continuous testing environments.
• Support training and knowledge sharing on test automation and TDD practices.
• Support Agile practices, processes, and tools in alignment with DevOps testing and deployment.
• Document test cases, test results, defects, and related quality artifacts clearly and accurately.

Skills

TDD

Agile/SAFe

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Tosca

UFT

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

C#

Java

Job description

Salary Range: $70,304 - $87,327

DCS Corp. is seeking a Web Application Test Engineer to support the WSSIS V Contract at the F/A-18 & EA-18G IPT. This role supports the quality, reliability, and security of business web applications through comprehensive white-box, grey-box, black-box, unit, and automated testing. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with test‑driven development (TDD), modern software testing methodologies, and web application architecture, and can work effectively with developers in a SAFe Agile/DevOps environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Apply modern testing methodologies, including white-box, grey-box, black-box, and unit testing principles.
• Support the implementation and adoption of Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices in coordination with the development team.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated web application tests and testing frameworks, with emphasis on Playwright.
• Translate manual testing scenarios, functional specifications, and user stories into automated test coverage and end-to-end test scripts.
• Analyze source code, databases, and application logic to support effective white-box, grey-box, and unit testing.
• Set up, configure, and maintain automated and continuous testing environments.
• Support training and knowledge sharing on test automation and TDD practices, as needed.
• Support Agile best practices, processes, and tools in alignment with DevOps software testing and deployment activities.
• Document test cases, test results, defects, and related quality artifacts clearly and accurately.

Job Requirements:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in software testing, software quality assurance, or software development.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• Experience with one or more test automation platforms, such as Playwright, Tosca, UFT, or Selenium.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing for web-based applications.
• Understanding of black-box, white-box, grey-box, and unit testing approaches.
• Familiarity with web application architectures, CI/CD tools, and Agile software development methodologies, such as Scrum or SAFe.
• Strong customer support and stakeholder service skills, with the ability to respond professionally and communicate technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent work ethic, time management skills and a strong attention to detail.

Desired Skills:

• Experience building, maintaining, or improving continuous testing environments and related test automation infrastructure.
• Experience converting manual test cases into automated test suites across multiple toolsets.
• Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages commonly used with Playwright and Selenium, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C#, or Java.
• Experience with test management and application lifecycle management (ALM) tools.
• Experience mentoring team members or supporting training on test automation practices.

Work Location / Arrangement:

Full-time on-site in China Lake, CA; hybrid and remote work are not available for this role.