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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $51,000.0 - $82,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Agile Testing, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Selenium, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Services, Performance Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Cypress (Programming Language), SC Clearance, Gitlab-ci, Integration Tests, Playwright, Selenium Webdriver, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9238277/test-engineer

## About the Role

This role requires excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively within a large, diverse program. As part of your responsibilities, you will build and execute manual test steps, automated test scripts, contribute to Agile development efforts and help ensure high-quality software delivery. This position is ideal for early career engineers who are eager to learn, grow, and make an impact., * U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

 * Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience, or a Masters Degree and 0 years of experience
 * Good knowledge of functional, environmental, operational, and performance testing.
 * Problem-solving skills to isolate and document issues and defects.
 * Ability to program in text-based languages and object-oriented languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
 * Experience in an agile testing environment including Test-Driven Development (TDD).
 * Exposure to software engineering principles and basic test automation concepts, * Active Secret Clearance (or higher). Interim clearances acceptable.
 * Familiarity with using AI-assisted development or testing tools.
 * Experience with Selenium WebDriver and Gauge a plus.
 * Experience writing SQL scripts for Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.
 * Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

## Description

Peraton is seeking a Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Herndon, VA. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program, for the Diplomatic Technology (DT). This initiative is intended to modernize and consolidate the operational environment under a common technology framework to better support the services provided to CA's customers., * Using acceptance criteria, create and execute test steps and conduct manual testing on software applications

 * Work within an Agile Team to plan and develop automated test scripts to support the integration testing requirements of the teams you support.
 * Create, execute, and maintain automated tests using modern frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools.
 * Collaborate with developers and testers to validate APIs, web services, and system integrations.