Lead Test Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Lead Test Engineer with Security Clearance
Description

Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Test Engineer to drive quality engineering and test automation strategy for a modern cloud-based application environment supporting a federal customer. This role is responsible for establishing and leading a comprehensive automated testing capability from the ground up, implementing end-to-end testing within an Azure-based architecture, and guiding a dispersed team of testers toward modern Dev Sec Ops  testing practices.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on test automation expertise, strategic leadership, and mentoring capability, ensuring high-quality software delivery across a full-stack environment built with Java Spring Boot services and Angular front-end applications. The Senior Test Engineer will also oversee integration of manual testing, automated testing, and security validation within CI/CD pipelines while coordinating testing of software deployments and supporting customer-facing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.

Location:

United States (Remote; DMV region preferred)
Clearance Requirement:
Must be US-based and currently hold or have previously held a Public Trust designation.

Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Leadership
* Lead the design and implementation of a modern test automation strategy and framework across multiple applications and services.
* Establish scalable automated testing frameworks from the ground up supporting UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA engineers and developers, helping elevate automation skills and testing best practices across the team.
* Promote a quality engineering mindset within Agile and Dev Ops development teams. Automation & Technical Implementation
* Develop and maintain automated tests for applications built with Java Spring Boot and Angular.
* Implement UI automation using tools such as Cypress and backend/service testing using JUnit and other frameworks.
* Design and implement end-to-end testing approaches that validate workflows across microservices and user interfaces.
* Ensure automated tests run reliably within CI/CD pipelines and support rapid feedback during deployments. Cloud & Dev Ops Integration
* Integrate testing frameworks and test execution into Azure Dev Ops pipelines and cloud-native deployment workflows.
* Enable automated regression, smoke, and integration tests within the Dev Ops lifecycle.
* Support test data management, environment strategy, and integration testing across distributed cloud services. Security & Dev Sec Ops  Testing
* Implement automated application security testing within CI/CD pipelines.
* Integrate security tools such as Prisma, Checkmarx, OWASP ZAP, and similar solutions to support vulnerability scanning and secure development practices.
* Work with development and Dev Ops teams to ensure security findings are triaged, tracked, and remediated. User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
* Support customer-facing UAT cycles, including test planning, execution coordination, and results reporting.
* Partner with product owners and stakeholders to ensure acceptance criteria and validation processes align with mission needs.
* Provide transparent reporting on testing progress, risks, and quality metrics.

Required Qualifications
* 5+ years of software testing and quality engineering experience, including test automation.
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
* Must reside in the U.S. and have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks from the ground up.
* Strong experience testing applications built with Java Spring Boot and Angular.
* Experience with test automation tools such as Cypress, JUnit, or comparable frameworks.
* Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines in a Dev Ops environment.
* Hands-on experience implementing end-to-end testing strategies in Azure cloud environments.
* Experience supporting or leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with external stakeholders or customers.
* Experience implementing Dev Sec Ops  testing practices.
* Familiarity with security testing tools such as Prisma Cloud, Checkmarx, OWASP ZAP, or similar.
* Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.
* Strong understanding of microservices architectures and API testing.
* Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
* Experience supporting federal government software development programs. #ICFcleared #LI-cc1 #indeed Bot and Third-Party Applications Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration . Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact for assistance.

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