Test and Integration Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive test strategies
• Build automated test suites using modern frameworks (e.g., API testing tools, BDD frameworks)
• Manage deployment infrastructure including GitLab runners, Helm charts, and Kubernetes across multiple environments
• Support production edge deployments including fresh cluster deployments and the integration of COTS and custom software totaling more than 100+ containers per deployment
• Maintain system health and build dashboards for performance metrics (e.g., test execution trends, deployment success rates), functional monitoring, and alerting
• Coordinate test events and manage release pipelines to streamline delivery
• Validate software functionality, identify defects, and resolve issues with developers
• Provide input on user experience, edge UI designs, and deployment scripts for systems in disconnected/contested environments
• Drive continuous improvement of testing processes and system architecture
• Collaborate with developers, users, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Work in a collaborative, agile environment with experienced engineers
• Contribute to shaping testing strategy and test infrastructure automation practices
• Leverage AI tools for test automation, code generation, and analysis
• Ensure quality and system reliability for software deployed on tactical edge devices and cloud environments

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance preferably with a polygraph OR the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI clearance (candidates with active clearances prioritized)
• 3+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, DevOps, or related technical role
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 5+ years of related experience
• Strong foundation in software testing methodologies and automated testing
• Experience with Linux environments, CI/CD practices, version control, and Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with containerization concepts and infrastructure as code
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., API testing tools such as Karate, Gherkin for BDD)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Self-motivated with proactive approach to improvements
• Ability to read and understand code (Java, Python, or similar)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., API testing tools, BDD frameworks)

Qualifications

• Hands-on Kubernetes experience (orchestration, troubleshooting, pod management)
• CI/CD tools experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI/Runners, ArgoCD)
• Infrastructure as Code tools (Helm, Terraform, Dagger)
• Monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus, Elasticsearch)
• AWS cloud platform experience
• Scripting languages (Bash, Python)
• Database technologies (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis)
• Edge computing, IoT deployments, or SRE background
• Government contracting or military experience
• Experience or willingness to leverage AI tools for test automation, code generation, and analysis (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar)