Senior Test Engineer

SYNECTICS INC

Washington, United States of America

yesterday

Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Washington, United States of America

Agile Methodologies

Automation of Tests

Azure

Capability Maturity Model Integration

Software Documentation

Software Quality

Systems Development Life Cycle

Regression Testing

Selenium

Information Technology

Playwright

Build Process

Cucumber

Devsecops

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using Cucumber and Selenium, with opportunities to support modernization efforts leveraging Playwright
Execute functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate system performance and reliability
Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects, supporting compliance with federal standards and contract requirements
Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to refine requirements, define acceptance criteria, and identify test scenarios early in the SDLC
Document test results, defects, and test artifacts to support audits, compliance reviews, and reporting requirements
Participate in release planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, contributing to continuous improvement of QA processes
Support risk identification and mitigation related to software quality and system performance, * Contribute to mission-driven programs that support federal agencies and public sector initiatives
Work within a structured environment that values quality, compliance, and accountability
Opportunities to modernize testing practices and expand automation capabilities
Collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous improvement and professional growth

Minimum 8 years experience developing automated test suites using Cucumber (BDD) with Selenium and/or Playwright
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field of study.
Experience testing applications based on user stories, acceptance criteria, and traceability to requirements
Hands-on experience with manual testing, including functional, integration, and exploratory testing
Experience supporting regression testing and release verification in Agile environments
Experience with Azure applications; Azure DevOps tools
Familiarity with test documentation, defect tracking, and audit-ready deliverables in regulated environments
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build processes, * Experience supporting federal or government contracting environments
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, NIST, or other federal compliance frameworks
Exposure to CMMI, ISO, or similar quality standards
Experience working in DevSecOps environments with a focus on secure and compliant software delivery