Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Peraton

. Independently design, develop, implement, and maintain automated unit, integration, regression, and end-to-end functional tests .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automated testing frameworks and methodologies, including Test-Driven Development, while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and quality assurance processes. Proficient in mentoring junior QA engineers and managing defect tracking within Agile environments.

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Automated Test Framework DevelopmentTest-Driven Development (TDD)JIRA Defect TrackingSection 508 / WCAG 2.0 Accessibility TestingCybersecurity Workforce Certification

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Hard Skills

SeleniumJUnitTestNGCucumberPythonJavaRequirements Traceability MatricesPerformance/Load TestingDevSecOps IntegrationAgile Methodologies

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsDocumentation SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

JIRACI/CD PipelinesServiceNowProdSimFortify Software Security Center

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+CASP+ISTQB Foundation LevelISTQB Advanced Level

Industry Keywords

Public Trust ClearanceDoD IT ProgramsNIST SP 800-53 Rev 5VPAT PreparationDEERSTRICARE

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityJavaJUnitPythonSDLCSeleniumServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently design, develop, implement, and maintain automated unit, integration, regression, and end-to-end functional tests
Ensure automated test cases are executable by the end of each Agile sprint and integrated into the Government-managed DevSecOps pipeline
Apply Test-Driven Development methodology and align test coverage with functional requirements
Lead Test Automation State Assessments and produce automation completion estimates
Automate legacy test cases and recommend improvements to test architecture, reusability, and pipeline integration
Mentor junior QA engineers on automation practices, test development, and tool usage
Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices and document test activities, results, and defects
Prepare Testing Reports, Release Notes, and Software Version Descriptions
Enforce quality thresholds and manage defect triage, root cause analysis, escalation workflows, and reporting in JIRA
Lead Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility testing and prepare VPATs
Lead stress and load testing in the ProdSim environment and support Disaster Recovery testing
Support Independent Verification & Validation and track resolution of findings before production deployment
Participate in Agile ceremonies and maintain sprint-level QA metrics and reporting
Enforce SDLC quality gates and submit monthly Quality Status Reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; minimum of 3 years with PhD
Must be a US citizen
Able to obtain Public Trust clearance
Cybersecurity workforce certification (e.g., Security+, CASP+)
Hands-on experience designing and implementing automated test frameworks and scripts using Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, Python, Java, or equivalent
Working knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) within Agile sprint cycles
Proficiency with JIRA for defect tracking, sprint management, and reporting
Experience developing Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs), UAT plans, and formal testing documentation
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated test integration within a DevSecOps environment
Experience with Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility testing and VPAT preparation
Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to report QA status and metrics to program leadership and Government stakeholders
ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level certification preferred
Experience supporting DoD or Federal government IT programs preferred
Familiarity with eMASS and Fortify Software Security Center preferred
Prior experience in or exposure to DEERS, TRICARE, or other DoD healthcare/benefits systems preferred
Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 security controls preferred
Experience with performance/load testing tools and stress test execution in production-simulation environments preferred
Familiarity with ServiceNow preferred
Experience mentoring junior QA team members and reviewing test artifacts preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available