Expert Test Engineer

Join Leidos on a critical technical development program supporting the Sponsor's Entitlement Programs, IdAM/ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes, and Digital Policy Management. Work with a dynamic team of developers, software engineers, and data engineers in Chantilly, VA, to deliver mission-essential solutions that outpace the status quo.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for comprehensive web and API testing.
• Execute automated regression suites, analyze results, and ensure unwavering system reliability.
• Collaborate closely with developers and QA peers to pinpoint test scenarios and automation opportunities.
• Drive test planning, case design, and documentation for robust quality assurance.
• Conduct manual testing—including functional, exploratory, and regression—when automation isn't feasible.
• Report, track, and drive defects to closure in partnership with development teams.
• Continuously evolve skills with the latest test automation tools, techniques, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus 12+ years of experience; additional experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Proven software QA experience emphasizing test automation.
• Deep expertise in automation frameworks and tools like Selenium, Katalon, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Hands-on API testing with Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Solid grasp of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile/Scrum processes.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Basic SQL knowledge for effective database testing.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools including JMeter or Locust.

Why Leidos?

If comfort is your goal, look elsewhere. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace—because the mission demands it. We're recruiting disruptors who refuse to fail. Pay range: $116,350 - $210,325 USD annually, based on experience and qualifications. U.S. citizenship required. Original posting: January 21, 2026. Apply now to advance national security innovation.