Software Engineer; Senior

Spry Methods is seeking a Software Engineer to support a federal customer in Quantico, VA. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with software testing best practices and defect management processes and proven experience in delivering realistic estimates, in‑scope, and quality products.

• Lead the design and implementation of test automation frameworks.
• Create, maintain, and execute automated test scripts.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and technical teams to identify automation needs.
• Review and analyze test automation results to ensure software quality.
• Mentor and train junior test engineers on automation best practices.
• Collaborate with QA and Dev Ops teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency of test automation processes.
• Perform testing activities to ensure proper tracking and completion each Sprint and overall release.
• Write and revise test‑related management plans and formal test procedures.
• Perform functional, exploratory, system, regression and performance testing.

• US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience, or equivalent certifications demonstrating ability to perform at this level.
• Proven experience in software test automation.
• Leadership experience in a testing or QA role.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Excellent understanding and experience of test automation frameworks, regression, system, functional and performance testing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with Agile Development / Scrum framework.
• Understanding of test‑driven development and/or behavior‑driven development.
• Familiarity with Jira.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.