Automated Test Engineer
Automated Test Engineer building and maintaining test automation frameworks and scripts (Python, TypeScript, Selenium, Playwright) for government national-security systems, working with dev, DevSecOps, and ops teams, logging defects in JIRA. Requires an active Secret clearance; based in Vienna, VA with remote flexibility.
- Compensation
- $96.6K–$144.9K / yr
- Location
- Reston, VA; Vienna, VA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active Secret clearance
- 3-8 years' relevant experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks and scripts
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
- Prior experience with Unit, Integration, End-to-End, System Acceptance, and User Acceptance Testing phases
- Experience with GitHub, Python, and TypeScript
- Experience developing repeatable test procedures, executing tests, recording results, and resolving issues with developers
- Proficiency coding an automated framework and working with open-source automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Jasmine, Karma)
- Python or TypeScript skills plus basic knowledge of databases and related scripting/programming
- Detail-oriented, quick learner with ability to multi-task
- Ability to work as part of an integrated team as well as independently
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Good practical testing skills and understanding of QA and development
Nice to have
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment
- Experience working with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities
- Experience with Cloud environments, specifically AWS
- Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development
- Experience using Microsoft Playwright
Full description
We are seeking an Automated Test Engineer to join our team. Working at NT Concepts means that you are part of an innovative, agile company dedicated to solving the most critical challenges in National Security. We’re looking for the best and the brightest to join us in supporting this mission. If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self-improvement are important to your career, join our growing team and discover What's Next for you.
Mission Focus: As a Automated Test Engineer on our solutions delivery team, you will have the unique opportunity to work on innovative projects advancing the digital transformation of critical government systems with true mission impact.
Clearance: Minimum secret clearance required, TS/SCI w/ Poly desired
Location/Flexibility: Vienna, VA with some days in Chantilly, VA; remote flexibility available
Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain the implemented test automation suite.
- Work collaboratively with development teams to develop and maintain new test automation scripts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to include development, DevSecOps, and operations teams.
- Identify, analyze, and document problems with the solution’s function, output, or content.
- Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
- Document software defects using JIRA bug tracking system and report defects to the development teams and Scrum Master.
- Research, develop, install, and configure tools to improve testing and quality efforts.
Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance.
- 3-8 years’ relevant experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks and scripts.
- Familiarity with Agile Methodologies.
- Prior working experience with Unit Testing, Integration Testing, End to End Testing, System Acceptance Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases.
- Experience with GitHub, Python, and TypeScript.
- Experience developing repeatable test procedures, executing tests, recording results, and working with developers to identify and resolve issues.
- Proficiency coding an automated framework and working with open-source automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Jasmine, Karma).
- Python or TypeScript skills, basic knowledge of databases and related scripting/programming.
- Detail-oriented, quick learner with the ability to multi-task.