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Leidos

Lead Test Engineer

Leidos

. Design and implement test automation frameworks for microservices-based platform components .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing test automation frameworks, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and conducting performance testing for microservices-based platforms. Proficient in mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance testability and quality.

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Test Automation FrameworksCI/CD IntegrationPerformance TestingJava Test DevelopmentAgile/SAFe Testing

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Hard Skills
Test Automation FrameworksJava Test DevelopmentPython ScriptingPerformance TestingIntegration TestingAPI TestingData-Driven Test AutomationOperational Scenario-Based TestingBehavioral ValidationDefect Investigation
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationRoot Cause Analysis
Tools & Technologies
SeleniumJUnitPytestJenkinsGitLab CIGitHub ActionsJMeterGatlingDockerKubernetes
Industry Keywords
MicroservicesEvent-Driven ArchitecturesSafety-Critical TestingAviation TestingDefense Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Distributed SystemsDockerJavaJavaScriptJenkinsJMeterJUnitKubernetesMicroservicesPythonSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and implement test automation frameworks for microservices-based platform components
  • Build and maintain reusable test libraries and utilities for the L-CAP test infrastructure
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure continuous quality gates
  • Conduct performance testing under load and stress conditions
  • Execute integration testing across platform services, APIs, and external system interfaces
  • Develop test plans and strategies aligned with sprint and PI objectives
  • Analyze defect patterns and test metrics to identify quality trends and improvement opportunities
  • Collaborate with development and systems engineering teams on testability and quality requirements
  • Support test environment configuration and test data management
  • Mentor junior test engineers on automation practices and testing methodologies
  • Design and execute test scenarios based on operational air traffic control workflows
  • Develop distributed service validation frameworks for inter-service communication, data flow, and performance
  • Implement data-driven verification approaches for modernization of legacy automation functions
  • Adopt AI-assisted development tools, automation, and modern engineering practices

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years
  • Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Strong experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, pytest, or equivalent
  • Java or JavaScript test development experience
  • Expert experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
  • Experience with performance, integration, and API testing for distributed systems using JMeter or Gatling
  • Knowledge of distributed service testing, including service virtualization, contract testing, chaos engineering, and data-driven test automation
  • Experience with operational scenario-based testing, behavioral validation, root cause analysis, and defect investigation
  • Familiarity with Agile/SAFe testing, quality engineering principles, test management, and defect tracking tools
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer
  • Python scripting and test development proficiency preferred
  • Experience testing microservices and event-driven architectures preferred
  • Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes preferred
  • Experience with REST Assured and Postman/Newman preferred
  • Familiarity with security testing tools and practices preferred
  • Experience in aviation, defense, or safety-critical testing domains preferred
  • Knowledge of TDD and BDD preferred
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools preferred
  • Experience testing legacy-to-modern migrations preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home when within commuting distance
  • 100% remote work may be considered for candidates outside commuting distance