Test Automation Architect

Our Test Automation Architect serves as the technical lead for the automated software verification program supporting modernization of the Naval Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) thin-client prototype. The incumbent ensures functional equivalency between the legacy PowerBuilder application and the modernized thin-client solution through automated verification, traceability, and repeatable regression testing while providing objective evidence that software increments satisfy functional, integration, cybersecurity, and performance requirements. Salary Range: $95,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience., * Develop automated regression suites using legacy PowerBuilder application behavior as the functional baseline, verifying that the modernized thin-client solution faithfully reproduces operational maintenance workflows while identifying unintended functional changes prior to Government Functional Manager Certification.

• Design, implement, and maintain the enterprise automated testing framework, including reusable test libraries, execution orchestration, reporting dashboards, and test data management to support continuous verification throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Integrate automated functional, API, regression, security, and performance testing into CI/CD pipelines to provide continuous feedback on software quality and release readiness.

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test scripts for web-based and enterprise software applications.

• Prepare Software Test and Evaluation Procedures (STEPs), automated test procedures, traceability matrices, expected results, operational scenarios, and objective quality evidence supporting Government review and release readiness.

• Create reusable automated test frameworks that improve regression testing efficiency and reduce manual testing effort.

• Develop representative production-like test data and data management strategies to support repeatable testing.

• Translate system requirements, user stories, interface specifications, and business rules into automated test scenarios and acceptance criteria.

• Validate RESTful APIs, message exchanges, authentication, authorization, data integrity, and interface transactions using automated testing frameworks.

• Analyze test results, identify software defects, reproduce issues, and document findings using defect tracking systems.

• Perform functional, integration, system, regression, smoke, sanity, and user acceptance test support activities.

• Maintain full traceability between requirements, user stories, automated test cases, and verification results.

• Develop automated interface verification scripts validating data exchanges among OOMA, OIMA, RSupply, and other interfacing maintenance and logistics systems

This is a full time, exempt, salaried position located on-site in Chesapeake, VA. Position is contingent on contract award.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or mathematics (e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems)

• Minimum 5 years designing and implementing automated software testing solutions supporting enterprise software development using modern web technologies (Java/Spring Boot/Angular or equivalent).

• CompTIA Security+ CE certification or an equivalent required.

• Must be a US Citizen due to Federal Contractor requirements.

• Experience with the NTCSS suite (OOMA, OIMA, RSupply, RADM, OMMS), PowerBuilder modernization projects, and browser automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or TestComplete is preferred.

• Experience supporting Navy logistics, aviation maintenance, or enterprise business systems.

• Experience implementing automated testing within DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.

• Ability to implement automated application security testing, dynamic application security testing, dependency scanning, and software composition analysis within DevSecOps environments.

• Experience with source code management tools such as Git.

• Demonstrated ability managing software defects and supporting release readiness by resolving Critical and High severity defects prior to User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• US Government Granted Security Clearance required.

At TQI Solutions, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers solving meaningful technical challenges that directly support the U.S. Navy. As a growing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we offer the opportunity to make a visible impact, contribute new ideas, and help shape solutions that support mission success.

We believe talented people stay where they are respected and supported. That’s why we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and nine paid federal holidays

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

• Professional development and certification support

• Career advancement opportunities within a growing company

• Collaborative environment with direct access to leadership and decision makers