Test Automation Engineer - Secret Required

Company: Phoenix Operations Group
Location: Travelers Rest
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Full-time Description Clearance Required Phoenix Operations Group is seeking a dedicated Test Automation Engineer to enhance and uphold product quality throughout every phase of the software development lifecycle. We are in need of team players that will work within a cohesive group to provide unique technical solutions, enabling one's creativity to be set free. Essential Job Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts tailored to our software products. Serve as a specialist, providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications. Evaluate, recommend, and implement automation test tools and strategies. Leverage your strong analytical skills to perform detailed testing, including functional, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing. Evaluate and document test outcomes to provide clear insights into product performance. Bring an inquisitive mindset to the role, constantly seeking to understand the intricacies of our software systems. Your curiosity will drive you to explore edge cases and identify potential vulnerabilities before they reach our users. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to ensure alignment on testing requirements and timelines. Provide constructive feedback and insights to enhance product quality. Utilize your strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues efficiently. Analyze defects, prioritize resolutions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the development process. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines without compromising quality. Your resilience and time management skills will be essential in delivering results under tight schedules. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Security Clearance – A current Secret level U.S. Government security clearance is required; U.S. Citizen required. At least 5 years of experience writing automated tests for software applications and a Bachelors in related field; or 3 years experience with Masters; or High School Diploma and 9 years experience. Test automation tools experience (e.g. Cypress, Selinium) Experience performing functional and non-functional testing (e.g. functional, performance, regression, user acceptance) Strong ability to communicate effectively with product owner, technical team, and users Experience in creating and executing robust test plans and procedures Experience in documenting software defects and generating test reports Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven) Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools (e.g. Gitlab CI/CD, Jenkins) Experience with the agile software lifecycle Strong attention to detail, organized and efficient Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting Ability to work a hybrid schedule with some on-site, on average 1-2 days a week at customer site. However, flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule. Preferred Requirements Javascript, Typescript, or Java experience is a huge plus Experience utilizing issue and project tracking software (e.g. Youtrack, Jira) Experience working with web services and APIs (e.g. RESTful APIs) Experience with the Linux operating system Prior BDP experience is highly preferred. DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer. Clearance Required Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 100% Company Paid Premiums STD, LTD, and Life Insurance - 100% Company paid 401K – Automatic 10% company contribution; no matching required PTO - 4 weeks/year Holidays - 11 paid/year Birthdays off with pay Referral Bonuses – Upfront AND Annually Recurring Open Source Bonuses – Contribute to our Github projects Professional Development – Paid training, Certifications, and Enrichment ABOUT PHOENIX OPERATIONS GROUP: Phoenix Operations Group is a high-end engineering services company dedicated to protecting and advancing our national cyber resources. As a small company, we rely on innovation to continually advance our employees' skills and provide game-changing solutions to our customers. Our technical competencies include Big Data analytics (batch and streaming), Cloud Computing infrastructure, multi-INT visualization, and enterprise architectures. We support operational missions (All-Source, Financial, CND) and serve as Product Owners for our open-source research initiatives. Please visit us at http://www.phoenix-opsgroup.com for more information. Phoenix Operations Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Phoenix Operations Group does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Salary Description $80,000 - $110,000

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