About this role
Description Leidos is seeking an Automated Tester for a 200+ FTE technical development program supporting the Sponsor's Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM /ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management. The Test Engineer will support the test of access control systems for a government customer. The successful candidate will support continuity of our customer's mission by helping ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of IT systems.
The Automated Tester defines, documents, analyzes, performs, and interprets tests for processes, functions, system integration, and user acceptance testing including test units, processes, and functions. Conducts system integration tests and user acceptance testing, creates automated test scripts, and coordinates with the development team to perform tests. Documents the successes and failures of all executed test procedures. Investigates and resolves operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel. Provides technical support and advice to other engineering groups. Participates in the development, maintenance, and refinement of quality control and reliability programs.
Primary Responsibilities
Work with design engineers, production personnel, customers, and other stakeholders to identify and develop verification methods for system, subsystem, and component level requirementsInvestigate problems referred by customer supportPlan, manage, and track project test effortsEvaluate and develop detailed test plans, procedures, and reportsOversee and perform testing in a DevOps environmentSupport testing after each deploymentWork with automated testing techniquesWork with JunitOversee and perform test reporting * Interact directly with customers, teammates, and functional peer groupsCommunicates with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members. Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI with PolygraphBachelor's Degree and 12+ years' experience. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree Experience with test automation methodologies such as Selenium or KatalonUnderstanding and experience in the complete life-cycle of software systemsStrong organizational skills with attention to detailStrong, effective, and professional communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills Demonstrated experience working within matrixed teamsAbility to plan, prioritize and organize work without close supervisionAbility to take initiative in troubleshooting; creative in determining approach or action to take in non-routine situations Desired Qualifications
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer SciencesAdvanced degreeExperience with database migration tools such as FlywayExperience supporting COTS platformsExperience working with / handling Highly Sensitive DataExperience conducting unit testing of software modificationsExperience with SecDevOpsExperience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) FIP
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Original Posting:
October 8, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level 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 job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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