The Role
Design, build, and maintain automated test suites and pipelines for a DevSecOps environment. Create and execute tests for backend, database-driven systems; validate document processing, classification, and migration workflows; troubleshoot automation pipelines; collaborate with engineers on AI integrations; and document scripts and configurations to ensure successful user acceptance and production deployments.
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About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1671
Job Title: Automated Tester
Location: Hybrid, Rosslyn, VA
Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Job Description
- Support development of Python-based tools for document scanning, extraction, and processing
- Assist in automating workflows using PowerShell and Microsoft 365 services
- Work with SharePoint Online libraries, metadata, and document structures
- Contribute to data migration activities from file shares to SharePoint Online
- Help implement and test document classification and records management processes
- Analyze file metadata and content to support categorization and compliance efforts
- Collaborate with senior engineers on integrating AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI)
- Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting of automation pipelines
- Document scripts, processes, and technical configurations
The automated tester will review and analyze functional requirements and developed software to create testing plans to ensure quality delivery. Using enterprise automation tools, they will create and maintain an automation suite to ensure repeatable tests after code builds and delivery. They will review documentation and perform stakeholder interviews to tailor testing plans to ensure user acceptance and production success. The tester will work closely with the development team to include automation that satisfies highly technical, backend database driven requirements to be included as part of the program’s growing DevSecOps structure.
Responsibilities:
Education and Background
- High School Diploma or equivalent(GED) required.
Years of Experience
5+ years of experience
Required Skills
- 2+ years in software testing or development
- Familiarity with SQL databases of any kind
- Building tests in an automated testing tool (AccelQ preferred but not required)
- Performance testing experiencing is a plus but not required
The successful candidate will have experience in the following:
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of records management or information governance concepts
- Exposure to Azure services or other cloud-based tools
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data
- Willingness to learn and grow in AI-enabled solutions
Working Conditions
Onsite twice a week in Rosslyn, VA
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
- Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
- Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
- Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
- Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
- Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
- Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- 5+ years of experience
- 2+ years in software testing or development
- Familiarity with SQL databases
- Experience building tests in an automated testing tool (AccelQ preferred)
- Active Secret security clearance (must have to start)
- Performance testing experience
- Knowledge of records management or information governance concepts
- Exposure to Azure services or other cloud-based tools
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data
- Willingness to learn and grow in AI-enabled solutions
- Experience with Python and PowerShell for automation (supporting document processing and Microsoft 365 integrations)
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The Company
What We Do
Agile Defense is a technology services company that provides advanced digital transformation, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions to support critical national security and civilian government missions. With a global presence, the company focuses on delivering outcome-driven, AI-powered capabilities to solve complex mission challenges for federal and defense customers.
