Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Peraton

. Develop, implement, and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end functional test scripts .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automated testing, including the development and maintenance of test scripts, and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles. Proficient in defect tracking and reporting, with a focus on quality assurance and compliance testing.

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Automated Test Script DevelopmentAgile/Scrum MethodologiesDefect Tracking in JIRAIAM/IAT Level II CertificationTest-Driven Development (TDD)

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingTest Automation PrinciplesSeleniumJUnitTestNGPythonJavaUnit TestingIntegration TestingRegression Testing

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JIRAFortifySonatypeBURPServiceNow

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+SSCPCompTIA CySA+GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)ISTQB Foundation Level Certification

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsUATWCAG 2.0 Level AASection 508 ComplianceCI/CD PipelinesDoDFederal Government IT

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJUnitOraclePythonSeleniumServiceNowSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end functional test scripts
Ensure automated test cases are executable by the end of each Agile sprint for the Government-managed DevSecOps pipeline
Write test cases before code development in support of Test-Driven Development
Analyze test automation coverage and contribute to the Test Automation State Assessment Report and automation completion plan
Automate legacy test cases to expand regression coverage across the DEERS application portfolio
Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices at the end of each development cycle or sprint
Assist with UAT plans, scenarios, and scripts for Government and external partner acceptance testing
Document test activities, results, and defects in the Government-provided Test Case Management System
Contribute to Testing Reports, Release Notes, and Software Version Descriptions
Participate in mandatory code reviews at 50%, 75%, and 90% development completion
Monitor and enforce quality thresholds
Triage and track defects in JIRA, analyze issues, replicate errors, and escalate to product teams
Support weekly defect escalation reporting to customers and the Government Product Owner
Support security scanning with Fortify, Sonatype, and BURP
Review and document code scan results before production releases and when rule packs or STIGs change
Conduct WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility testing
Assist with VPATs, remediation reports, and conformance documentation
Conduct Section 508 compliance testing and report status to the Monthly Status Report
Support stress and load testing in the ProdSim environment
Coordinate Disaster Recovery testing with technical and operations teams
Support Independent Verification & Validation in UAT before production deployment
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Maintain sprint defect tracking, test completion status, and burn-down metrics in JIRA
Adhere to deployment pipeline standards and quality gates
Contribute QA metrics and status to the Monthly Quality Status Report

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with HS diploma
Obtain and maintain public trust clearance
IAM/IAT Level II certification: CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CompTIA CySA+, or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
Experience in software quality assurance, test automation, or software testing roles
Foundational understanding of test automation principles
Experience writing automated test scripts in at least one automation framework or scripting language, such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Python, or Java
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevSecOps principles
Basic experience with defect tracking tools, preferably JIRA
Understanding of unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing lifecycles
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
Ability to document test results clearly and accurately
Ability to collaborate with developers, leads, and Government stakeholders
Preferred: ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent
Preferred: Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Preferred: Exposure to Fortify, Sonatype, or BURP
Preferred: Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility testing experience
Preferred: Familiarity with ServiceNow
Preferred: Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated test integration within a DevSecOps environment
Preferred: Exposure to Oracle or PL/SQL database environments
Preferred: Prior DoD or Federal government IT program experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus