Automation Testing Engineer

Automated Tester SME

This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance to be considered. A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Cherokee Preting is seeking an Automated Tester SME to support the test of access control systems for a government customer. The successful candidate will support continuity of our customer's mission by helping ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of IT systems.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Automated Tester SME: $180,000-$210,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Automated Tester SME Responsibilities Include:

• Define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for processes, functions, system integration, and user acceptance testing including test units, processes, and functions.
• Conduct system integration tests and user acceptance testing, create automated test scripts, and coordinate with the development team to perform tests.
• Document the successes and failures of all executed test procedures.
• Investigate and resolve operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel.
• Provide technical support and advice to other engineering groups.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and refinement of quality control and reliability programs.
• Work with design engineers, production personnel, customers, and other stakeholders to identify and develop verification methods for system, subsystem, and component level requirements.
• Investigate problems referred by customer support.
• Plan, manage, and track project test efforts.
• Evaluate and develop detailed test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Oversee and perform testing in a DevOps environment.
• Support testing after each deployment.
• Work with automated testing techniques.
• Work with Junit.
• Oversee and perform test reporting.
• Interact directly with customers, teammates, and functional peer groups.
• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Automated Tester SME Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Minimum of eleven (11) years of prior relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree OR minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience with a Master's degree. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with test automation methodologies such as Selenium or Katalon
• Understanding and experience in complete life-cycle software systems
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong, effective, and professional communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience working within matrixed teams
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work without close supervision
• Ability to take initiative in troubleshooting; creative in determining approach or action to take in non-routine situations
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Preting, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.

Job Info

• Job Identification 43279
• Job Category Information Technology Services
• Posting Date 09/10/2026, 02:15 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations McLean, VA, United States (On-site)
• Regular or Temporary Regular