Lead Quality Assurance Analyst

Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Test Engineer to drive quality engineering and test automation strategy for a modern cloud-based application environment supporting a federal customer. This role is responsible for establishing and leading a comprehensive automated testing capability from the ground up, implementing end-to-end testing within an Azure-based architecture, and guiding a dispersed team of testers toward modern DevSecOps testing practices. The ideal candidate combines hands-on test automation expertise, strategic leadership, and mentoring capability, ensuring high-quality software delivery across a full-stack environment built with Java Spring Boot services and Angular front-end applications. The Senior Test Engineer will also oversee integration of manual testing, automated testing, and security validation within CI/CD pipelines while coordinating testing of software deployments and supporting customer-facing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.Location: United States (Remote; DMV region preferred)Clearance Requirement: Must be US-based and currently hold or have previously held a Public Trust designation.Key ResponsibilitiesTest Strategy & LeadershipLead the design and implementation of a modern test automation strategy and framework across multiple applications and services.Establish scalable automated testing frameworks from the ground up supporting UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA engineers and developers, helping elevate automation skills and testing best practices across the team.Promote a quality engineering mindset within Agile and DevOps development teams.Automation & Technical ImplementationDevelop and maintain automated tests for applications built with Java Spring Boot and Angular.Implement UI automation using tools such as Cypress and backend/service testing using JUnit and other frameworks.Design and implement end-to-end testing approaches that validate workflows across microservices and user interfaces.Ensure automated tests run reliably within CI/CD pipelines and support rapid feedback during deployments.Cloud & DevOps IntegrationIntegrate testing frameworks and test execution into Azure DevOps pipelines and cloud-native deployment workflows.Enable automated regression, smoke, and integration tests within the DevOps lifecycle.Support test data management, environment strategy, and integration testing across distributed cloud services.Security & DevSecOps TestingImplement automated application security testing within CI/CD pipelines.Integrate security tools such as Prisma, Checkmarx, OWASP ZAP, and similar solutions to support vulnerability scanning and secure development practices.Work with development and DevOps teams to ensure security findings are triaged, tracked, and remediated.User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Support customer-facing UAT cycles, including test planning, execution coordination, and results reporting.Partner with product owners and stakeholders to ensure acceptance criteria and validation processes align with mission needs.Provide transparent reporting on testing progress, risks, and quality metrics.Required Qualifications5+ years of software testing and quality engineering experience, including test automation.Must be a US Citizen.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. Must reside in the U.S. and have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years. Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks from the ground up.Strong experience testing applications built with Java Spring Boot and Angular.Experience with test automation tools such as Cypress, JUnit, or comparable frameworks.Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines in a DevOps environment.Hands-on experience implementing end-to-end testing strategies in Azure cloud environments.Experience supporting or leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with external stakeholders or customers.Experience implementing DevSecOps testing practices.Familiarity with security testing tools such as Prisma Cloud, Checkmarx, OWASP ZAP, or similar.Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.Strong understanding of microservices architectures and API testing.Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.Experience supporting federal government software development programs.#ICFcleared#LI-cc1#indeedBot and Third-Party ApplicationsPlease note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. 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The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:$98,614.00 - $167,644.00Maryland Remote Office (MD99)SummaryLocation: Annapolis, MDType: Full time