Software Application Tester

Chantilly, VAFull-timePosted Jul 9, 2026

Overview

VTG is seeking a detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts. This role will play a critical part in ensuring software quality by integrating automated testing into the development lifecycle and improving overall system reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web, API, and backend systems
  • Build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria
  • Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
  • Analyze test results, identify defects, and track issues through resolution
  • Maintain test data and environments for consistent and repeatable testing
  • Continuously improve test coverage, efficiency, and automation processes
  • Support manual testing efforts when needed

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation
  • Strong experience with automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar)
  • Experience testing RESTful APIs (Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
  • Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
  • Experience with version control systems (Git)

 

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