Salesforce Test Engineer

VivSoft Technologies•Herndon, VA

5d•Remote

About The Position

VivSoft is seeking a Salesforce QA/Test Engineer with platform-specific expertise and an understanding of DoD security compliance requirements. The role validates secure, scalable Salesforce solutions through comprehensive testing strategies, supports ATO readiness, and ensures alignment with federal standards. VivSoft builds secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps, delivering AI/ML applications, data science platforms, blockchain, and microservices for DoD, healthcare, and civilian agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field.
Hands-on experience with Salesforce platform testing, including Apex and LWC/UI automation.
Strong understanding of the Salesforce security model, including roles, profiles, and permission sets.
Experience with CI/CD tools, specifically Flosum, and automated testing frameworks.
Knowledge of DoD security compliance frameworks and their application in testing, including ATO processes and security validation.
Experience with integration testing, including REST APIs and middleware interactions.
Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508) and security health check processes.
Salesforce Platform Developer I certification.
Salesforce Administrator certification.
Salesforce Platform App Builder certification or equivalent.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Design and execute functional, integration, and security-focused test strategies for Salesforce implementations.
Develop and maintain detailed acceptance test cases aligned with business and technical requirements.
Validate CI/CD processes, including Flosum pipeline gates, to ensure quality and compliance.
Perform baseline security health checks and document findings to support ATO artifact development.
Conduct testing across Apex, Salesforce Flows, permission sets, profiles, and rules engines.
Execute integration testing for REST/API-based services and external system interactions.
Validate Salesforce Shield configurations, encryption mechanisms, and data protection controls.
Perform offline/mobile testing and ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards.
Identify, track, and manage defects, particularly those related to security and compliance.
Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to align test coverage with system design and security requirements.