{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"858ac5e0049be2d29652bcfe","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/858ac5e0049be2d29652bcfe","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/858ac5e0049be2d29652bcfe","title":"Senior Systems Test Engineer (Cloud)","description":"Dark Wolf is looking for a Senior System Test Engineer to plan, develop, and execute end-to-end testing for a hybrid cloud digital system supporting mission applications. A successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, architecting scalable test suites using modern test automation frameworks while executing system testing, security controls validation, and application-layer verification across Kubernetes environments. This position requires onsite support at Hill AFB in Ogden, UT. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:\n\nPlanning, developing, and executing end-to-end (E2E) testing across a hybrid cloud digital system, including infrastructure, API integrations, security controls, and application-layer functionality.\nArchitecting, developing, and maintaining scalable automated test suites across web applications and integrated platforms using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript or Python).\nValidating that systems meet approved functional, performance, reliability, security, and operational readiness requirements.\nIntegrating automated test pipelines into continuous delivery workflows (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to validate builds automatically.\nManaging containerized test execution environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to ensure reliable, reproducible test runs across development and staging environments.\nIdentifying, isolating, and logging complex system defects, managing defect lifecycles, and conducting root-cause analysis in collaboration with development teams.\nProducing objective test evidence, execution metrics, and readiness assessments to support release and operational decision-making.\nAdhering to strict security protocols, DoD compliance standards, and software QA best practices.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nA Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum of 5 years of professional experience in software engineering, system testing, or SDET roles.\nDemonstrated hands-on expertise building, architecting, and scaling modern test automation frameworks using Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium (with a strong preference for Playwright).\nStrong proficiency in programming and scripting languages, including TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python.\nStrong understanding of Linux systems administration, web application architectures, hybrid cloud concepts, and API testing methodologies.\nProven proficiency with Agile software development, user interface analysis, defect management, and technical troubleshooting.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical defects, QA metrics, test evidence, and testing strategies to cross-functional teams.\nUS Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance required.\n\nDesired Qualifications:\n\nMinimum 4 years of experience with CI/CD concepts and methodologies, including building and maintaining automated test pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).\nMinimum 4 years of experience working with Kubernetes platforms (e.g., Rancher, EKS) and containerization technologies (Docker) for test execution and application deployment.\nExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) for automated environment provisioning and test data seeding.\nPrior experience transitioning legacy test suites (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) to Playwright.\nHands-on experience testing hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).\nExperience with performance/load testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter) and database verification (SQL/NoSQL).\nFamiliarity with security scanning, vulnerability management tools, and cybersecurity control validation.\nRelevant technical certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Security+).\n\nThe estimated salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.\n\nWe are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.\n\nWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.\n\nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.","company":"Darkwolfsolutions","rawCompany":"darkwolfsolutions","city":"Ogden","state":"UT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-09T10:22:24.664Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1253.00","title":"Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers","slug":"software-quality-assurance-analysts-and-testers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Systems Test Engineer (Cloud)","description":"Dark Wolf is looking for a Senior System Test Engineer to plan, develop, and execute end-to-end testing for a hybrid cloud digital system supporting mission applications. A successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, architecting scalable test suites using modern test automation frameworks while executing system testing, security controls validation, and application-layer verification across Kubernetes environments. This position requires onsite support at Hill AFB in Ogden, UT. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:\n\nPlanning, developing, and executing end-to-end (E2E) testing across a hybrid cloud digital system, including infrastructure, API integrations, security controls, and application-layer functionality.\nArchitecting, developing, and maintaining scalable automated test suites across web applications and integrated platforms using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript or Python).\nValidating that systems meet approved functional, performance, reliability, security, and operational readiness requirements.\nIntegrating automated test pipelines into continuous delivery workflows (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to validate builds automatically.\nManaging containerized test execution environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to ensure reliable, reproducible test runs across development and staging environments.\nIdentifying, isolating, and logging complex system defects, managing defect lifecycles, and conducting root-cause analysis in collaboration with development teams.\nProducing objective test evidence, execution metrics, and readiness assessments to support release and operational decision-making.\nAdhering to strict security protocols, DoD compliance standards, and software QA best practices.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nA Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum of 5 years of professional experience in software engineering, system testing, or SDET roles.\nDemonstrated hands-on expertise building, architecting, and scaling modern test automation frameworks using Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium (with a strong preference for Playwright).\nStrong proficiency in programming and scripting languages, including TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python.\nStrong understanding of Linux systems administration, web application architectures, hybrid cloud concepts, and API testing methodologies.\nProven proficiency with Agile software development, user interface analysis, defect management, and technical troubleshooting.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical defects, QA metrics, test evidence, and testing strategies to cross-functional teams.\nUS Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance required.\n\nDesired Qualifications:\n\nMinimum 4 years of experience with CI/CD concepts and methodologies, including building and maintaining automated test pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).\nMinimum 4 years of experience working with Kubernetes platforms (e.g., Rancher, EKS) and containerization technologies (Docker) for test execution and application deployment.\nExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) for automated environment provisioning and test data seeding.\nPrior experience transitioning legacy test suites (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) to Playwright.\nHands-on experience testing hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).\nExperience with performance/load testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter) and database verification (SQL/NoSQL).\nFamiliarity with security scanning, vulnerability management tools, and cybersecurity control validation.\nRelevant technical certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Security+).\n\nThe estimated salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.\n\nWe are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. 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