Associate Test Engineer Security Clearance
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
steampunk
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT QA Tester / Automation, Systems Analyst, Technical Support, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview As an Associate Automated Test Engineer, you will work with our growing Dev Sec Ops practice delivering quality assurance services to support application, cloud, and data systems development. We are looking for candidates with experience in quality assurance and test automation practices in an Agile/Dev Sec Ops work environment. Contributions
Responsibilities include:
* Understand stakeholder requirements and collaborate with developers to support quality objectives
* Meet with product and development teams to determine testing parameters and acceptance criteria
* Write test plans, test cases, test procedures, bug reports, and QA reports
* Execute manual and automated test cases for web applications and platforms
* Support the development and maintenance of automated test scripts for Drupal-based web applications and content management platforms
* Perform functional, regression, integration, accessibility, and user acceptance testing
* Validate Drupal workflows, content publishing processes, user roles and permissions, and system integrations
* Troubleshoot defects and assist in identifying root causes
* Work with established automated testing tools and infrastructure to improve test coverage and efficiency
* Support development, testing, deployment, and release activities within a Dev Sec Ops environment
* Work with software developers and engineers to ensure development follows established processes and quality standards
* Assist with documenting current-state environments, gap analyses, and recommendations
* Leverage virtualization and containerization technologies to support testing activities
* Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to Dev Sec Ops processes and tools
* Document test results, defects, and recommendations to support quality improvement efforts
* Provide status updates on assigned tasks and activities
* Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to resolve defects and improve application quality Qualifications
Required:
* Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
* Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience
* Experience with testing tools such as Behat, PHPUnit, Selenium, JMeter, Playrwright, or similar technologies
* Experience executing manual and automated test cases for web-based applications
* Understanding of functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing methodologies
* Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects
* Understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and browser developer tools
* General understanding / familiarity of Drupal core components and typical Drupal development practices
* Experience testing web applications built on Drupal or other Content Management Systems (CMS) Preferred:
* Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools such as Harness, Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, Git Hub Actions, CircleCI, or Travis CI
* Experience testing Drupal 11 platforms
* Experience testing integrations between Drupal and external systems, APIs, identity management solutions, or third-party services
* Familiarity with accessibility testing and Section 508 / WCAG compliance requirements
* Familiarity with U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
* Understanding of Agile development practices and participation in Scrum ceremonies
* Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills About steampunk Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,000 to $100,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees.
Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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