Sr. Test Automation Engineer - Secret Clearance Eligibility Requ with Security Clearance

Travel & Security Requirements Travel Requirement: Up to 10% Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance Citizenship: US Citizenship required Job Overview Sherpa 6 is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lead Test Automation Engineer to join our team. We build mission‑critical systems for the Department of Defense and other commercial customers and need an experienced engineer to scale our test operation. Responsibilities Oversee the implementation of complex testing software systems, ensuring scalability and performance, while contributing to the code base Lead the development of test automation infrastructure on our most important projects Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation Work closely with teams of software developers and other engineers to ensure proper test coverage and automation Mentor junior and mid‑level test automation engineers to enhance their skillsets and grow a team Oversee and support the running of regression tests and provide analysis to support releasing software Support the integration of our testing frameworks into the GitLab CI/CD pipeline for a more hands‑off approach Ensure that the test team follows best practices and procedures per the software development process that they will be supporting Qualifications 4+ years of QA/Test Automation Engineering experience Proficiency in Java development Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Experience with ticketing software (Jira) Experience leading teams of engineers within the Agile framework Strong language and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced collaborative environment Solid understanding of software design patterns and architectural principles Experience with CI/CD pipelines and technologies Experience writing and running automated test scripts Experience scaling test automation projects to reduce test result turnaround time Extreme, uncompromising attention to detail Experience managing teams of engineers Benefits Our benefits package covers medical for you and your family, dental, vision, health and wellness benefits, and a generous retirement savings plan. We also offer a generous PTO policy to support work‑life balance. EEO Statement Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access, opportunity, affirmative action employer. Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sherpa 6, Inc.