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Peraton is seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.\nWhat you will do:\nConduct functional and/or integration testing of multiple programs with a focus on automated testing.\nProactively identify use cases for test automation within supported projects and architect, design, and develop automated test scripts.\nLead development of test automation solutions and frameworks.\nEvaluate functional test cases with project stakeholders and ensure completion of testing.\nCoordinate work assignments to ensure timely and accurate completion of testing.\nTrain other contractor or government personnel in use of automated testing tools.\nTest planning, test documentation development, test execution, defects tracking, and test results reporting.\nEscalate risks and issues related to test steps.\nProvide guidance to accomplish the goals and objectives of the test strategy for the program.\nSchedule:\nCore hours are 0930-1430 Monday-Friday to ensure overlap with the team, attendance is expected outside of this window as needed to support meetings, deployments, and team activities.\nAt least one day on-site per week as determined by project manager(s) in conjunction with customer requirements\nBasic Qualifications:\n5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD\nMust be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret clearance.\nStrong oral and written communications skills.\nRequired Technical Qualifications:\nMust have application requirements, design, and testing experience.\nExpertise writing tests for unit testing frameworks PHPUnit, JUnit, NUnit, Pytest, etc.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with Gherkin and related implementation frameworks for scenario driven testing.\nExperience with Test Driven Development (TDD).\nExperience with Cypress for Javascript/UI testing.\nExperience with agile software delivery lifecycles, with particular emphasis on requirements analysis, design, and testing experience.\nExperience configuring automated testing pipelines in CI/CD platforms such as GitLab.\nExperience working in a disconnected network (not connected to the internet).\nJob Types: Full-time, Contract\nPay: $115,200.00 - $136,200.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nEmployee discount\nFlexible schedule\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nProfessional development assistance\nReferral program\nRelocation assistance\nRetirement plan\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Required)\nExperience:\nSoftware testing: 3 years (Required)\nSecurity clearance:\nSecret (Required)\nAbility to Commute:\nLinthicum Heights, MD 21090 (Required)\nWork Location: Hybrid remote in Linthicum Heights, MD 21090","company":"Theamatriotgroup1","rawCompany":"theamatriotgroup1","city":"Linthicum Heights","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T13:36:34.377Z","occupations":[{"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"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Tester","description":"Position Title: Software Test Automation Engineer\nLocation: Linthicum Heights, MD (hybrid role)\nEducation/Experience Requirements: Minimum 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD\nClearance Requirement: Active Secret as confirmed in DISS\nDescription:\nAs the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. 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