Software Test Automation Engineer Active TS/SCI

Latitude Inc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 927 000 - 3 052 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a TS/SCI Cleared Software Test Automation Engineer to support a mission-critical program in Southern Denver, Colorado. This role involves designing and executing automated test frameworks and ensuring software quality across various services. Ideal candidates will have experience in collaboration, test planning, and a strong understanding of software validation. A competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $190,000 is offered, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience in integration, verification, and validation testing.
• Background in developing acceptance criteria and verification measures.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute automated test frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams in a secure environment.
• Ensure software quality across various services.

Skills

TS/SCI security clearance

Automated test frameworks

Collaboration across teams

Test plans and procedures

Validation of integrated systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

JMeter

Selenium

Git

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a TS/SCI Cleared Software Test Automation Engineer to support a mission-critical government program located in Southern Denver, Colorado. This role is fully onsite, 5 days per week, working alongside a highly collaborative team of software engineers, QA professionals, and systems integrators in a secure environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience designing and executing automated test frameworks to validate complex, integrated systems. You will play a key role in ensuring software quality across UI, API, and backend services, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance in support of real-world operational missions. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge defense technology while working in a fast-paced, highly impactful program.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance and be comfortable operating in a fully classified, onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly or TS/SCI (would eventually need to take the CI Poly after hire) clearance
• Commutable to the southern Denver, CO area
• Hands-on involvement with integration, system, independent verification & validation (IV&V), and formal acceptance testing activities
• Proven track record collaborating across cross-functional teams, multiple vendors/contractors, and geographically dispersed sites
• Experience developing feature acceptance criteria as well as requirements verification measures
• Skilled in creating and maintaining test plans, test cases, and detailed test procedures
• Background supporting operational baselines, including patch implementation, validation, and post-deployment checkout
• Demonstrated experience authoring and executing formal acceptance test events
• Familiarity working with external government or partner agencies to support enterprise-level test initiatives

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience building or executing automated test solutions (e.g., JMeter, Selenium)
• Ability to develop automation scripts/tools using languages such as C# or Perl
• Exposure to unit and component-level software testing practices
• Experience managing code and test artifacts within baseline/configuration control systems (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile frameworks, including tools such as Agile or VersionOne, and participation on scrum teams
• Background in requirements-based testing methodologies

Compensation

$120,000 - $190,000 a year

Salary Breakdown:
- Bachelors with 9+ years OR Masters with 7+ years – $150-190K
- Bachelors with 5+ years OR Masters with 3+ years – $120-150K