Summary
ActioNet is seeking a
Senior Test Engineer
to lead testing efforts for mission‑critical, cloud‑native applications and data platforms supporting enterprise and government systems. The ideal candidate will design and execute comprehensive test strategies in a cloud environment, ensuring secure, scalable, and high‑performance solutions. This role requires collaboration with development teams, government stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to validate systems built with modern front‑end frameworks, API‑driven microservices, cloud‑native databases, queueing and computation engines, and analytical platforms. The position emphasizes test automation, risk‑based testing, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and Agile/SAFe development practices. A Public Trust clearance is required.
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans aligned with functional, non‑functional, security, and performance requirements for cloud‑native systems
Design, document, and maintain test cases, test procedures, and operational mission‑based scenarios that map to system requirements and objectives
Lead and manage the execution of test events across all phases, including planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and closure
Validate cloud‑native microservices and containerized applications deployed on AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS/Aurora, Lambda, ECS, EMR, Step Functions, and EventBridge
Test database integrity, data flows, and ETL processes across Oracle RAC, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Aurora, and cloud‑native storage platforms
Collaborate with developers, solution architects, and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD
Execute risk‑based testing, applying risk management techniques to prioritize test coverage and identify high‑impact defects
Track and report defects, system issues, and test results using configuration management and issue tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent
Monitor cloud‑based environments for system reliability, performance metrics, and error logs, leveraging AWS CloudWatch and similar observability tools
Validate API functionality, performance, security, and integration using tools such as Swagger/OpenAPI and automated testing frameworks
Ensure compliance with security requirements including authentication, authorization, encryption, and role‑based access control
Mentor junior testers, provide guidance on testing best practices, and ensure consistency in test execution across teams
Present clear, concise reports of test results and metrics to management, stakeholders, and government personnel
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand‑ups, demos, and retrospectives to align testing efforts with iterative development
Support continuous improvement of testing processes, automation frameworks, and cloud testing strategies
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Security, or a related field
5+ years of experience in quality assurance or software/system testing
Hands‑on experience in cloud‑native application environments, including testing microservices, APIs, databases, and containerized applications
Strong knowledge of testing concepts and methodologies, including scenario‑based, negative, regression, and traceability‑based testing (RTM)
Experience with configuration management and issue tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent
Experience in Agile or SAFe development environments
Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
Desired Qualifications
ISTQB, CSTP‑X, or CAST certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile testing experience
Experience with cloud test automation frameworks and tools
Familiarity with AWS monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as CloudWatch
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests into DevOps workflows
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life and AD&DD Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Education and Professional Training
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
Paid Holidays: 11 per year
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Disability Insurance
EEO Statement
ActioNet is an equal‑opportunity employer and values inclusion at its company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Core Values
ActioNet Core Value #1 – Instill
Integrity
in everything we do.
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