Test Engineer - Senior
Role Overview
Seeking a Senior Test Engineer responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing automated testing frameworks to ensure quality, reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems.
Designs and executes automated test strategies within DevSecOps environments, supports release readiness, and collaborates with development, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
Provides technical mentorship, drives testing standardization, and promotes continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
Seeking a Senior Test Engineer responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing automated testing frameworks to ensure quality, reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems.
Designs and executes automated test strategies within DevSecOps environments, supports release readiness, and collaborates with development, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
Provides technical mentorship, drives testing standardization, and promotes continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.
What You Do
- Develop, execute, and optimize automated testing frameworks.
- Design and implement automated test strategies within DevSecOps environments.
- Support release readiness activities and collaborate with development, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
- Provide technical mentorship and drive testing standardization.
- Promote continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.
- Conduct hands-on testing to ensure the quality and performance of systems.
What You Need
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in relevant roles.
- Experience developing and executing automated testing solutions and frameworks.
- Proficiency with test automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar technologies.
- Experience working within Agile and DevSecOps development environments.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and defect management processes.
- Experience using CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments.
- Knowledge of security testing, performance testing, and vulnerability validation practices.
- Experience with cloud-native applications, containers, and microservices architectures.
- ISTQB, Certified Agile Tester (CAT), Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE), or similar certifications.
- Familiarity with automated API testing, test data management, and test environment administration.
- Experience mentoring QA engineers and leading testing improvement initiatives.
Eligibility Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance.
Compensation
- The pay range for the listed states and the city of Cleveland is $91,300—$184,900 USD.
- Compensation varies depending on office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
About Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture serving US federal government clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, offering hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.
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