QA -Automation Testing - 100% remote - But local to MD, DC, VA

Job Title: Software QA / Test Automation Engineer
Number of positions: 2, Mid and Senior Level
Location: 100 % remote BUT need someone local to MD, DC or VA
Type: Contract, 1 year expected
Compensation: W-2 only, negotiable
Hours: 40 hours/week
Security Clearance: FAA end client, requires citizenship with Public Trust


Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and QA standards.
  • Implement automated unit, integration, API, and end-to-end testing within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Develop and maintain AI-driven test-script generation capabilities to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
  • Perform feature and functional testing of Java-based cloud applications deployed across AWS ECS, EKS, and OpenShift.
  • Validate application functionality across Development, Test, and Operations environments.
  • Conduct security and compliance testing, including SAST/DAST integration and FISMA High control validation.
  • Support continuous monitoring, ATO documentation, and testing evidence requirements.
  • Collaborate with software developers, cloud engineers, and DevSecOps teams to identify and resolve defects.


Requirements

  • Strong experience in software quality assurance and automated testing.
  • Hands-on experience developing automated test scripts and frameworks.
  • Experience with AI-driven test generation or AI-assisted testing tools.
  • Experience with testing tools such as Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, or similar frameworks.
  • Experience with API testing, REST services, integration testing, and performance testing.
  • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Java-based applications, microservices, and containerized environments.
  • Experience testing cloud-native applications deployed on AWS ECS, EKS, or OpenShift.
  • Understanding of DevSecOps, secure software development, and federal security requirements.
  • Previous experience supporting FAA, DOT, or other federal government programs.
  • Experience with AWS GovCloud and cloud migration testing.
  • Knowledge of FISMA High/FedRAMP High, NIST 800-53, and ATO processes.
  • Experience with GitLab, Tekton, Argo CD, and container-based test automation.
  • Familiarity with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and database validation.
  • Experience working in Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments


Of importance - cross cutting experience desired -

  • On-prem?AWS migration of containerized workloads — lift-and-reshape / re-platforming; cutover, parallel-run, data-tier (Mongo/Postgres) connectivity; rollback planning.
  • Hands-on across all three container platforms: Amazon ECS (task definitions, EC2, Service Connect, ALB/WAF), Amazon EKS (Kubernetes, Helm, operators, NetworkPolicies, Ingress), and Red Hat OpenShift (self-managed on EC2; SCCs, Routes, BuildConfigs/Tekton, internal registry/Quay).
  • AWS GovCloud + commercial (Leidos CloudBank), multi-account/VPC, DMZ vs. private segmentation for internet-facing vs. internal tiers.
  • FISMA High / FedRAMP High build and sustainment — STIG hardening, NIST 800-53 control implementation, SSP/ATO support, continuous monitoring (ConMon), POA&M.
  • DevSecOps toolchain / secure SDLC — CI/CD (GitLab/Tekton/Argo CD), SAST/DAST/SCA/IaC scanning, SBOM, image signing/scanning (Quay/Clair/ACS), secrets management (Vault/External Secrets), policy-as-code.
  • Scaled Agile (SAFe) delivery integrated into mixed Leidos/customer teams; Java ecosystem familiarity (it’s a Java-AI–heavy program).


System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Company Description

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.

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