Senior Integration and Testing Lead

About the role

CESI, a By Light company, is seeking a Senior Integration and Testing Lead to architect, govern, and execute the end-to-end testing and system integration lifecycle for complex, secure, and mission-critical software and hardware systems. This role requires full-time on-site work due to the secure nature of the work.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between development, operations, and quality assurance by championing modern software development lifecycles (SDLC).
• Leverage Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban) to drive continuous delivery.
• Design robust automated testing architectures within CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure seamless data flow, API contract adherence, and robust error handling across high-security environments.
• Act as the primary advocate for QA integration within Agile frameworks.
• Manage the technical integration of disparate subsystems.
• Mentor and manage a cross-functional team of QA automation engineers, integration specialists, and manual testers.
• Oversee defect tracking and facilitate root-cause analysis for critical production escapes.
• Ensure compliance with rigorous security standards for TS/SCI level projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, system integration, or advanced quality assurance.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a team lead or test architect.
• Proven experience operating within Agile environments, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Extensive experience planning and executing complex software system test cases and procedures.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, including scripting and automation tools.
• Strong programming/scripting skills and experience with modern test automation frameworks.
• Experience with API testing tools and microservices integration.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) testing and DevSecOps principles.
• Experience with VMware vSphere and Cisco-based networking appliances.
• Knowledge of complex enterprise infrastructures and networking protocols.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• Industry-recognized certifications in Agile or Testing (e.g., CSM, ISTQB Advanced).

Skills

• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI)
• Automation testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, PyTest, JUnit)
• API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI)
• VMware vSphere
• Cisco-based networking appliances
• Complex enterprise infrastructures
• Networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, DNS, FTP)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site work required.