Test Engineer, Associate

Peraton

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

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automated testing, including the development and execution of test scripts using frameworks like Selenium and JUnit, while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Proficient in Agile methodologies and defect tracking using JIRA, with a strong focus on quality assurance and collaboration with development teams.

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Automated Test Script DevelopmentAgile/Scrum MethodologiesJIRA Defect TrackingWCAG 2.0 Level AA Accessibility TestingTest-Driven Development (TDD)

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingTest Automation PrinciplesSeleniumJUnitTestNGPythonJavaRegression TestingUnit TestingIntegration Testing

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JIRADevSecOpsCI/CD PipelinesServiceNowOraclePL/SQLFortifySonatypeBURP

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Level

Industry Keywords

Test AutomationSoftware Testing LifecycleSection 508 CompliancePublic Trust ClearanceDoD IT Programs

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 and delivered for the Government-managed DevSecOps pipeline
Write test cases before code development in support of Test-Driven Development, collaborating with software developers
Analyze application areas for test coverage gaps and contribute to the Test Automation State Assessment and automation completion plan
Automate adjacent legacy test cases to expand regression test coverage
Execute non-automated test cases
Assist with Requirements Traceability Matrices at the end of each development cycle or sprint
Document test activities, execution results, and defect findings in the Government-provided Test Case Management System
Contribute to Testing Reports, Release Notes, and Software Version Descriptions
Support quality thresholds
Triage, track, analyze, replicate, and escalate defects in JIRA
Support weekly defect escalation reporting and monitor customer-reported defects
Conduct WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility testing
Assist with VPATs, remediation reports, conformance documentation, and Section 508 compliance status reporting
Support stress and load testing in the ProdSim environment
Assist with Disaster Recovery testing with technical and operations teams
Support Independent Verification & Validation of application changes
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Maintain sprint-level defect tracking, test case completion status, and burn-down metrics in JIRA
Adhere to deployment pipeline standards and quality gates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered
Alternatively, 4 years of experience in software quality assurance, test automation, or software testing roles with a high school diploma
Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Foundational understanding of test automation principles
Experience writing automated test scripts in at least one framework or scripting language, such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Python, or Java
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and DevSecOps principles
Basic experience with defect tracking tools, preferably JIRA
Understanding of the software testing lifecycle, including unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing
Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
Ability to document test activities and results clearly and accurately
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with developers, senior engineers, and Government stakeholders
ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent (preferred)
Exposure to SAST or DAST tools such as Fortify, Sonatype, or BURP (preferred)
Experience with Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility testing (preferred)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated test integration within a DevSecOps environment (preferred)
Prior experience supporting DoD or Federal government IT programs (preferred)
Exposure to Oracle or PL/SQL database environments (preferred)
Familiarity with ServiceNow for incident tracking and management (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus
Equal opportunity employment, including disability and protected veterans protections