Senior Test Engineer – Cloud & Data Platforms

Senior Test Engineer – Cloud & Data Platforms

Summary

ActioNet is seeking a

Senior Test Engineer

to lead testing efforts for mission-critical, cloud-native applications and data platforms supporting enterprise and government systems. The ideal candidate will design and execute comprehensive test strategies in a cloud environment, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions. This role requires collaboration with development teams, government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to validate systems built with modern front-end frameworks, API-driven microservices, cloud-native databases, queueing and computation engines, and analytical platforms. The position emphasizes test automation, risk-based testing, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and Agile/SAFe development practices. A Public Trust clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans aligned with functional, non-functional, security, and performance requirements for cloud-native systems

Design, document, and maintain test cases, test procedures, and operational mission-based scenarios that map to system requirements and objectives

Lead and manage the execution of test events across all phases, including planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and closure

Conduct system, integration, regression, performance, load, and security testing for applications built using React or other JavaScript frameworks, Java/Python back-end services, and RESTful APIs

Validate cloud-native microservices and containerized applications deployed on AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS/Aurora, Lambda, ECS, EMR, Step Functions, and EventBridge

Test database integrity, data flows, and ETL processes across Oracle RAC, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Aurora, and cloud-native storage platforms

Collaborate with developers, solution architects, and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD

Execute risk-based testing, applying risk management techniques to prioritize test coverage and identify high-impact defects

Track and report defects, system issues, and test results using configuration management and issue tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent

Monitor cloud-based environments for system reliability, performance metrics, and error logs, leveraging AWS CloudWatch and similar observability tools

Validate API functionality, performance, security, and integration using tools such as Swagger/OpenAPI and automated testing frameworks

Ensure compliance with security requirements including authentication, authorization, encryption, and role-based access control

Mentor junior testers, provide guidance on testing best practices, and ensure consistency in test execution across teams

Present clear, concise reports of test results and metrics to management, stakeholders, and government personnel

Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives to align testing efforts with iterative development

Support continuous improvement of testing processes, automation frameworks, and cloud testing strategies

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Security, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance or software/system testing
• Hands-on experience in cloud-native application environments, including testing microservices, APIs, databases, and containerized applications
• Strong knowledge of testing concepts and methodologies, including scenario-based, negative, regression, and traceability-based testing (RTM)
• Experience with configuration management and issue tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent
• Experience in Agile or SAFe development environments
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills

Desired Qualifications

ISTQB, CSTP-X, or CAST certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile testing experience

Experience with cloud test automation frameworks and tools

Familiarity with AWS monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as CloudWatch

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests into DevOps workflows

ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT

Managed Services.

With 26+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted

Innogrator

!

Core Capabilities

Advanced and Managed IT Services

Agile Software Development

DevSecOps

Cybersecurity

Health IT

C4ISR & SIGINT

Data Center Engineering & Operations

Engineering & Installation

Why ActioNet?

At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do

Commitment to Employees

: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters.

Commitment to Customers

: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.

Commitment to Community

: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.

ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace

for the twelfth year in a row (2014 - 2025). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.

What's in It

For

You?

As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?

ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our

ActioNet’s

Benefits Program

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education and Professional Training

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs

Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection

Paid Holidays: 11 per year

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability Insurance

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