Functional & Automation Tester

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking a  Functional & Automation Tester  to work  remotely  in support of a government contract for a client located in  Washington,   DC. An active  Public Trust clearance is required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required.
• An active Public Trust level clearance is required. 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience in software development (including internships, co-ops, or equivalent project experience).
• Experience developing backend applications or services in Java (academic, internship, or professional experience).
• Basic understanding of cloud concepts and interest/experience working on GCP (coursework or hands-on exposure).
• Familiarity with REST APIs including common integration patterns and basic authentication/authorization concepts.
• Exposure to AI concepts or AI service integration (for example: using an API for summarization, classification, or extraction) and willingness to learn evaluation/monitoring basics.
• Understanding of secure engineering fundamentals (least privilege, secrets handling, encryption basics, and audit logging concepts).
• Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows; exposure to CI/CD concepts is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to learn from feedback and follow established engineering practices.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Exposure to Agile methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices.
• Familiarity with change/configuration management tools (for example: VersionOne, ServiceNow) and/or Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices.
• Hands-on exposure to container or serverless concepts (for example: Docker, Kubernetes fundamentals, or managed/serverless deployments).

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Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
• M9 Benefits - 

Salary Range

$105,000—$119,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal sub-contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to View email address on us.fitly.work . If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at View email address on us.fitly.work or View phone number on us.fitly.work

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.

With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.