Test Automation Engineer

Working at NT Concepts means that you are part of an innovative, agile company dedicated to solving the most critical challenges in National Security. We’re looking for the best and the brightest to join us in supporting this mission. If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self‑improvement are important to your career, join our growing team and discover What’s Next for you. Mission Focus: NT Concepts is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to support the DoD enterprise Military Housing system. This complex system of 34 web‑based modules is used by over 10,000 active users to meet the housing needs of over 2.5 million service members, DoD civilians, and their families. Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance, US Citizenship is required. Location/Flexibility: Vienna, VA with remote flexibility. Position Overview The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests to ensure the quality and performance of enterprise software applications. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in test automation, with a strong background in using automated testing tools such as Selenium, Tricentis Tosca, Vaaden TestBench, Ranorex Studio, Katalon Studio. The engineer will work closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to validate requirements, identify issues early in the lifecycle, and ensure delivery of high‑quality software solutions in a Navy on‑premise environment using JBoss and Oracle DB. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts. Create and manage test plans, test cases, and regression test suites. Collaborate with developers and analysts to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Execute automated and manual tests to validate software functionality, security, and performance. Track, document, and report software defects; work with the development team to resolve issues. Ensure compliance with DoD and organizational software quality standards. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Contribute in Agile ceremonies and support iterative development processes. Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Qualifications Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance, US Citizenship is required. Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in software test automation using tools such as Selenium, Tricentis Tosca, Vaaden TestBench, Ranorex Studio, Katalon Studio. Certifications: Active CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8140‑compliant certification or the ability to attain it within the first six months. Proficiency in Java for test script development. Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience with Jira for test management and defect tracking. Proficiency with GitHub for source control and collaboration. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Google Web Toolkit (GWT) . Experience working in Agile software development environments. International Software Testing Qualifications Board ( ISTQB ) certification. Experience with JBoss application server and Oracle databases. Experience with performance testing or security testing tools. Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. Ability to lift up to 10–15 pounds occasionally. About NT Concepts Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, NT Concepts is a private, mid‑tier company with clients spanning the Intelligence and Defense communities. 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