Expert Software Tester

The Swift Group

$49K — $290K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in software testing and quality assurance experience
  • Expertise in designing and maintaining automated test frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Cypress)
  • Strong proficiency in scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, Java)
  • Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Experience with testing APIs and microservices in cloud environments
  • Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain automated test frameworks for software systems
  • Develop and execute test plans and cases to identify defects
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
  • Evaluate software and hardware for performance and security requirements
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide feedback during SDLC

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Wellness programs
  • Financial wellness assistance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Educational assistance
  • Generous time off policies
Full Job Description
Swift is looking for an experienced Automated Test Engineer to join a dynamic modernization program in Sterling, VA involving direct support to the mission; collaboration with application development, full stack software engineering, tier 3 and 4 teams; and the update of all applications and tech stacks.

Please note the required security clearance below; we are not able to sponsor candidates for a polygraph for this role.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites to validate complex software systems supporting Intelligence Community mission requirements.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and regression strategies to identify defects, validate functionality, and ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous validation across development, test, staging, and production environments.
  • Evaluate software, hardware, interfaces, and associated documentation to ensure system performance, reliability, and security requirements are met.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical reviews, and formal test readiness reviews throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC), providing actionable feedback to developers and stakeholders.


Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining automated test frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, REST-assured, PyTest, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, or equivalent).
  • Strong proficiency in one or more scripting/programming languages commonly used for automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, or similar).
  • Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Bamboo, or similar DevOps platforms.
  • Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience supporting automated testing in iterative development environments.
  • Experience testing APIs, microservices, web applications, and/or containerized applications deployed in cloud or hybrid environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker).
  • Familiarity with test management tools and defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira, TestRail, ALM, Azure DevOps) and experience supporting formal verification and validation processes.
  • Strong understanding of software quality assurance principles, secure coding/testing practices, and documentation standards in regulated or classified environments.
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required


Desired Experience:

  • ISTQB Certified Tester Certification
  • SAFe for Teams Certification


Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at Swift? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire's 90-day mark.

We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position. We will not accept unsolicited resumes.

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Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.

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