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QA / Test Automation Engineer

Arlington, VA

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Pioneering Evolution is seeking a skilled QA / Test Automation Engineer to ensure system quality, audit readiness, and compliance for a secure federal software platform. This role is responsible for designing and implementing automated testing strategies that validate application behavior and performance against mission requirements. The ideal candidate will work closely with development, DevOps, and documentation teams to establish traceability, manage defects, and support audit documentation through reliable and efficient test practices. Other key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and regression test suites to support CI/CD pipelines and release cycles.

  • Create detailed test plans, acceptance criteria, and traceability matrices to align with functional, security, and compliance standards.

  • Validate application functionality and behavior across user workflows, edge cases, and secure configurations.

  • Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to integrate testing tools, support defect resolution, and maintain quality throughout the SDLC.

  • Manage test data sets, track and document defects, and communicate quality metrics to stakeholders.

  • Provide test evidence and artifacts for audit documentation and compliance reviews.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

  • Minimum of 5 years of QA experience, with a focus on test automation for large or complex software systems.

  • Proficiency with testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar tools, as well as API testing solutions.

  • Strong understanding of quality assurance in secure and compliance-driven development environments.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

  • Must be available to work full-time and on-site in the Washington D.C. metro area.

  • U.S. Citizenship and active Secret Clearance are required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience applying federal testing standards or compliance-focused QA practices.

  • Familiarity with performance testing, security testing, and risk-based validation strategies.

  • Understanding of Agile QA methodologies and tools supporting test traceability and continuous integration.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:
In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans.

  • Paid time off

  • 10 paid holidays

  • Medical insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Legal assistance

  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

  • Company-paid long term and short-term disability insurance

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • 401(k) plan with company contribution

  • Continuing Education Opportunities

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