Description
Leidos is currently seeking a Test Engineer to join our team in Arlington, VA. This position is fully on-site.
The Automation Tester will join a high-impact program, focused on building and maintaining automated testing frameworks for mission-critical applications. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing tests to ensure the quality and functionality of systems as well as documenting test results and collaborating with development teams to resolve any identified issues.
The Automation Tester will join a high-impact program, focused on building and maintaining automated testing frameworks for mission-critical applications. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing tests to ensure the quality and functionality of systems as well as documenting test results and collaborating with development teams to resolve any identified issues. This person should be a seasoned, self-motivated, professional with at least 5 years of hands-on testing engineering experience and at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Primary Responsibilities
- Execute Automated Test Suites Across Multiple Environments:
o Develop and execute comprehensive test plans
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing needs, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions
o Design and implement testing strategies and methodologies for web applications
o Develop, document, and maintain functional, integration, security, and load/stress testing procedure
o Identify, analyze, and report defects and issues promptly, and work with the development team to resolve them
o Document and deliver an approach for automated acceptance testing, integration/regression testing, all new applications, and all new capabilities
o Develop new and/or maintain existing automated scripts developed in Selenium (Web based, Desktop, Mobile, API, and Database)
o Develop scenarios using Java, Selenium, and Selenium WebDriver
o Develop new and/or maintain existing automated scripts developed in Selenium (Web based, Desktop, Mobile, API, and Database)
o Develop scenarios using Java, Selenium, and Selenium WebDriver
o Develop and/or maintain automation scripts created in Selenium into the CI/CD cloud pipeline by utilizing tools like Bitbucket, GitLab or other approved DISA tools
o Enhance automation frameworks and collaborate on optimizing pipeline efficiency while adhering to established best practices
o Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test data
o Drive test automation best practices across the organization
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's in a relevant discipline and 4+ years of experience in software testing and Quality Assurance. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Proficiency with Test automation frameworks like Selenium, JUnit, Cucumber
- Strong knowledge of networking and operating systems
- Experience working in a high op-temp, top secret environment
- Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment
- Proficiency in conducting end-to-end testing of large or complex information systems
- Knowledge of test engineering methodology
- Demonstrated experience communicating effectively across internal and external organizations
- Candidate must possess an active DOD TS/SCI. May be asked to obtain CI Poly in future
- Preferred prior experience with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners
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July 9, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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