Quality Assurance (QA) Automation Engineer

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Automation Engineer to join our QA Engineering team and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using industry best practices. A QA Automation Engineer applies engineering principles to the design, development, and execution of software tests, with the primary goal of automating testing to identify defects before software reaches end users and to ensure product quality and reliability. This role develops and executes test cases, creates test plans, documents and tracks defects with clear reproduction steps, collaborates with developers and cross-functional teams to verify fixes, and supports bug remediation, system maintenance—including releases, patches, and upgrades—and software deployment. Success in this position requires hands-on automation experience, strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, a commitment to continuous learning, and comfort working in a SAFe Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the software quality assurance lifecycle within an Agile process, actively participating in sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and other ceremonies.
• Design, develop, maintain, and execute scalable automated test frameworks and scripts for new and existing features using Selenium, Appium, TypeScript, Gherkin/BDD, and the Page Object Model.
• Apply appropriate software development and design methodologies, industry best practices, and reusable automation components to continuously improve test efficiency, coverage, performance, and framework stability.
• Establish test strategies and create test plans, test cases, scripts, and supporting documentation based on product and design requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, and integration testing; review software components for adherence to design requirements; analyze results; and document outcomes.
• Identify, report, and track defects in systems such as Jira, provide clear reproduction steps, and collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA and cross-functional teams to define test requirements and verify fixes.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and update scripts and frameworks as application functionality and technical requirements evolve.
• Enhance and maintain automated CI/CD workflows by integrating automated tests into deployment pipelines.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

4 years with BS/BA; 8 years with HS degree; 6 years with AS Degree.

Skills and Qualifications

• Web and browser test automation: Playwright, Cypress, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, LambdaTest, and Sauce Labs.
• Mobile test automation: Appium, Espresso for Android, XCTest for iOS, LambdaTest Real Device Mobile Cloud, Sauce Labs Government Cloud, and Kobiton.
• Proficiency with TypeScript and behavior-driven development frameworks and specifications, including Cucumber and Gherkin.
• Solid understanding of the Page Object Model design pattern and reusable test automation architecture.
• Experience with Git or other version control systems; GitLab experience is a plus.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as Jira and API testing tools such as Postman.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and workflows, including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps.

 Requirements

• 4+ years progressive experience in quality assurance job roles
• BA/BS (4 year) degree in and IT or math related field/ or equivalent years of experience
• Primary work locations in Tacoma, WA, Aurora, CO, San Antonio, TX, and Falls Church, VA. (Remote or hybrid work may be considered in special cases when approved by the customer.)
• Must be a US Citizen
• Public Trust Clearance/ or ability to obtain one

Experience working within Military Health environments is a plus

Target Salary Range$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.