Senior Test Engineer​/Lead Security Clearance

Position: Senior Test Engineer/ Lead with Security Clearance
Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Test Engineer/Lead to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI. This is a hybrid opportunity, 3days onsite and 2 days telework. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Kadiak, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Test Engineer/Lead to join our dynamic team supporting mission-critical government programs. This role combines hands-on testing expertise with technical leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to mentor team members while maintaining high-quality standards. The Senior Test Engineer/Lead will oversee and execute comprehensive testing strategies while leading a team of test engineers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor a team of test engineers, providing technical guidance and support
• Implement and maintain testing best practices and methodologies
• Analyze and document test results, providing detailed reports to stakeholders
• Design and implement comprehensive test strategies aligned with Agile-Scrum methodologies
• Provide estimates for testing efforts and resource requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for testing processes and procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and test plans
• Create and maintain test documentation, including test cases, test procedures, and test results
• Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing
• Identify, track, and manage defects through resolution
• Participate in requirements analysis and design reviews
• Interface with client stakeholders regarding testing activities and results

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 6+ years of software testing experience
• 2+ years of team leadership experience
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI
• Experience working in government contracting environment Required Skills and

Competencies:

• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks including and not limited to Playwright, Quick Test Professional, Load Runner, or Selenium Tool Suite is a big plus
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices
• Expertise in developing and executing test cases and test plans
• Experience in developing and maintaining testing documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with and mentoring team members
• Expertise in root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and leadership capabilities to drive quality assurance initiatives while mentoring team members and maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholders Security Clearance Requirement:
* This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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