QA/Test Automation Engineer

Blu Omega
Quantico, VA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$90,000.0 - $120,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Agile Testing Amazon Web Services JIRA Audit Trail Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Code Coverage Software Documentation
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Cyber Security Continuous Integration Data Cleansing Data Integrity Data Sharing Apache JMeter Selenium Systems Integration Test Management Enterprise Software Applications Postman Cypress (Programming Language) Gitlab Data Analytics Devsecops Jenkins Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

  • Develop and execute manual and automated tests for mission application functions, workflows, APIs, integrations, reports, and data exchanges.
  • Build and maintain automated regression, smoke, integration, API, and release validation test suites.
  • Analyze requirements, user stories, and technical designs to define test coverage.
  • Validate workflow behavior, case processing logic, reporting outputs, notification paths, user permissions, audit events, and exception handling.
  • Test cloud-hosted applications and services, preferably in AWS environments.
  • Identify, document, triage, retest, and track defects in coordination with development and security teams.
  • Support test planning, data preparation, deployment validation, post-release verification, and production issue analysis.
  • Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, defects, release scope, and quality outcomes.
  • Support compliance testing including access control, audit logging, vulnerability validation, Section 508, data integrity, and security-sensitive functionality., We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support. Our teams are experienced operating within federal contracting environments, supporting task orders, recompetes, and programs requiring cleared personnel and compliant delivery.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Journeyman-level experience in software testing, QA engineering, test automation, or quality engineering
  • Experience creating and maintaining automated tests for enterprise applications, APIs, integrations, or data-driven systems
  • Experience with functional, regression, integration, smoke, and defect retest activities
  • Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD, test management, and defect tracking practices
  • Ability to isolate defects across application, data, and environment layers
  • Strong written communication skills for test documentation and reports, * Experience supporting secure mission platforms involving case management, personnel or facility vetting, or workflow automation
  • Experience with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JMeter, Jira, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins
  • Knowledge of RMF, ATO, STIG validation, vulnerability testing, and federal compliance requirements
  • Certifications such as Security+ CE, CTFL, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Developer Associate, or Agile testing credentials

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Pet insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance. Blu Omega Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
  • 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
  • Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
  • Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
  • Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
  • Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
  • Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
  • Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits
  • Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.

About the company

Blu Omega is seeking a QA/Test Automation Engineer to support a federal program focused on national security. This role operates within a hybrid environment and is responsible for quality engineering of secure federal mission applications supporting industrial security operations, workflow management, and information exchange. The position requires experience supporting federal or DoD enterprise environments, cloud environments, and automated testing within a security-sensitive context., Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments.

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