Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (5637)

SMX•Washington, DC

3h•$99,000 - $166,500•Onsite

About The Position

In an era where the Federal Bureau of Investigation relies on near-real-time financial intelligence to power national security missions, the integrity of their Business Intelligence Suite is the foundation of operational success. As a Quality Assurance professional, the individual serves as the primary guardian of this integrity. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a high-performing DevSecOps team in a "can't fail" environment, where the technical stack includes cutting-edge AWS cloud services, advanced WebFOCUS analytics, and a robust Selenium automation framework. This position is on site in Washington, DC and requires an active Top-Secret clearance.

Requirements

An active Top Secret (TS) clearance is required.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in software quality assurance
Demonstrated experience in designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks using Selenium
Hands-on experience performing quality assurance in cloud-native environments, specifically within AWS
Proven ability to work within an Agile/Scrum framework and an understanding of CI/CD principles and GitLab pipeline operations
Excellence in technical writing and verbal communication is essential for presenting quality metrics, risk assessments, and progress reports to both technical teams and senior FBI management.
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Tibco WebFOCUS or similar enterprise business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for financial reporting
Proficiency in Python for developing custom data validation scripts and automating repetitive manual checks
Advanced Structured Query Language (SQL) skills are required for backend data validation, data mapping verification, and the identification of discrepancies in large-scale data warehouses (e.g., AWS Redshift)
Possession of industry-recognized certifications such as ISTQB (Certified Tester), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or CompTIA Security+
Prior experience supporting financial, budget, or procurement systems within the Department of Justice or other federal intelligence agencies.

Responsibilities

Orchestrate the Automated Regression Framework: Lead the expansion and maintenance of the existing Selenium-based automated testing catalog. This involves developing sophisticated test cases that cover data ingestion and reporting functions, ensuring that new code deployments do not introduce regressions into the mission-critical FRA-C and FDDW environments.
Facilitate Stakeholder Collaboration and UAT: Act as the functional bridge between the technical development team and FBI business users. This includes supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by designing test scenarios that reflect complex financial workflows and mentoring junior analysts on automated testing best practices.
Manage High-Impact Quality Deliverables: Responsible for the timely update of the Quality Assurance Plans (QAP). This documents must provide evidence of rigorous performance testing, defect resolution times, and adherence to security controls.