Senior Software Test Engineer - Clearance Required

LMI is seeking a highly qualified Senior Software Test Engineer to support the Army Training Information System (ATIS) program. This position is on a cross-functional Agile team within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agile Release Train (ART), ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through comprehensive testing strategies, automation, and collaboration with other cross-functional Agile teams.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Lead the planning, design, and implementation of scalable and maintainable automated test frameworks across multiple platforms (web, mobile, API, backend).
• Mentor and manage a team of automation engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and product teams to define test strategies, automation goals, and release criteria.
• Drive the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and rapid delivery.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage through effective test case design and risk-based prioritization.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on test execution results and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Advocate for testability, automation-first approaches, and quality engineering throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging test automation tools and methodologies, and lead initiatives to adopt new technologies or improve existing processes.
• Identify bottlenecks in test execution or quality processes and implement improvements proactively.
• Manage test environments, data, and infrastructure needed for effective automated testing.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in testing and evaluation of large DoD systems, with a focus on system modifications and integration.

• 5+ years of experience in direct support to the Department of Defense (DoD) and/or US Government Agencies.

• Possess DoD 8140 foundational qualification through education, training, or certification.

• Proficiency in developing test strategies, plans, and documentation for complex systems.

• Experience performing manual testing, black box, white box and gray box and exploratory testing.

• Strong experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Python, Selenium Grid).

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab CI, ALM).

• Experience developing working with and maintaining test automation frameworks built in Python and Selenium. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results within tight deadlines.

• Advanced knowledge of testing methodologies, requirements analysis, and systems integration.

• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and Software Development Lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DoD testing frameworks and standards.

• Expertise in performance and functional testing tools (Jira and equivalent platforms)

• Expertise in testing tools, methodologies, and integration of complex systems.

• Strong ability to analyze test results, identify issues, and propose actionable solutions.

• Exceptional presentation and documentation skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

• Meticulous approach to testing, ensuring high quality deliverables that meet organizational standards.

• Professional certifications (Certified Software Testing Engineer (CSTE), SAFe Agilist, CompTIA Security+).

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel required (e.g., quarterly for PI Planning, technical syncs, and major delivery milestones).

Target salary range: $99,000 - 171,000. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.