Sr. Test Engineer; Automation

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.

That’s RIVA.

We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions, we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good.

RIVA’s culture is built on four core values:
Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability. They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one. all while supporting missions that matter.

RIVA Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Engineer to join our P-TACTS program team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test strategies and automation solutions that ensure the quality, security, and performance of mission‑critical software within a modern Dev Sec Ops  environment.

The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on experience building automation frameworks from scratch, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and performing security, performance, and compliance testing. This individual will work closely with developers, product owners, security teams, and other stakeholders to define test requirements, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, strategies, and cases tailored to the P-TACTS Dev Sec Ops  environment.
• Design, build, and integrate automated test scripts into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous integration and rapid feedback.
• Perform security testing, including static and dynamic code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and compliance validation.
• Conduct performance, load, and stress testing to verify that applications meet scalability and reliability requirements.
• Use monitoring and analytics tools to evaluate system performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities.
• Set up, manage, and maintain test environments to mirror production conditions and ensure test accuracy.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to integrate testing practices seamlessly throughout the SDLC.
• Produce detailed test reports, track and manage defects, and coordinate resolution with engineering teams.
• Extend and enhance API testing frameworks and scripts while also participating in manual testing of user interfaces and customer‑facing features.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of test processes, results, and quality metrics using tools such as Rally and Git Lab.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, to ensure test coverage and workload balance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing code‑based automation tools and maintaining them over time.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance best practices.
• Hands‑on experience implementing BDD (Behavior Driven Development) using Cucumber and Gherkin.
• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or Test Engineer in an Agile environment.
• Proficiency in Java scripting and experience building…