Automation Test Engineer

ECS Federal LLC

DC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Ansible, Apache JMeter, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Cadence, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Docker, Financial Operations, Integration Testing, Internet Security, Jenkins, Leadership, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Metrics, Operational Audit, Performance Analysis, Performance Testing, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Quality Management, Regression Testing, Reporting Dashboards, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Compliance, Selenium, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Design, Test Suite, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, Traceability, Unit Test
LOCATION
DC
POSTED
8 days ago

Everforth ECS is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War''s (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP separates business and financial data from operational warfighting data, aiming to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.

The Automation Test Engineer designs, builds, and sustains the automated test infrastructure that validates WDP Core Integration software across the full development-to-production lifecycle spanning IL2, IL5, IL6, and JWICS environments. This role is central to maintaining software quality, security compliance, and release confidence at the pace required by WDP''s continuous agile delivery cadence, executing hundreds of unit, integration, regression, and performance tests per release cycle in direct support of DevSecOps pipeline operations.

  • Executes structured test engineering activities supporting War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration software development, integration, and release operations across IL2, IL5, IL6, and JWICS environments.
  • Builds automated test suites using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, Selenium, JMeter, SonarQube, OpenSCAP, and approved security-scanning utilities to perform unit, regression, security, performance, and compliance evaluations.
  • Writes reusable, data-driven scripts covering unit, integration, regression, security, performance, and acceptance testing, maintaining version control and traceability to engineering requirements.
  • Defines and configures pipeline stages that execute automated suites on each commit, enforce quality gates, and generate build-fail criteria aligned with DevSecOps workflows.
  • Uses Infrastructure-as-Code tooling such as Terraform, Docker Compose, and Ansible to provision reproducible, isolated test sandboxes with masked or synthetic data that mirror War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration production environments.
  • Performs automated and manual test execution, monitors pipeline results, troubleshoots flaky tests, logs defects, and collaborates with developers to identify and correct root causes.
  • Maintains a register of unstable tests and applies targeted fixes to strengthen reliability.
  • Executes existing scanning scripts, reviews results, and applies corrective changes supporting vulnerability detection and compliance validation.
  • Tracks essential metrics including coverage, execution behavior, defect detection patterns, and security-scan outcomes, feeding data into dashboards for the Testing Lead and senior engineering leadership.
  • Regularly proposes tooling, framework, and process enhancements while mentoring teammates on automation practices.
  • Coordinates with software developers, DevSecOps engineers, and cybersecurity specialists to reproduce issues, validate resolutions, and support readiness for Agile sprint cycles and release milestones.
  • Maintains test environments, updates regression libraries, and performs repeatable validation tasks that strengthen reliability and operational trust in War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration software components.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About the Company

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ECS Federal LLC

ECS was founded in 2001 by experienced IT professionals with a commitment to quality processes, people and performance. Led by our Chairman, Roy Kapani, and an experienced executive leadership team, ECS provides our customers with solutions and services that support their critical needs and further mission objectives. This commitment has paved the way for expansive growth, year over year.

ECS gained market share in 2011 in the Department of Defense and Federal spaces through both organic and acquisition growth. In May, ECS completed its first strategic acquisition with the purchase of OAK Management, Inc., a leading provider of marine environmental services, ship systems engineering, maritime consulting and platform acquisition management. The OAK acquisition kicked off ECS’ intention to add tactical acquisitions as a part of its long term strategy to supplement and expand upon organic growth and to build enterprise value. ECS closed out 2011 with the acquisition of Paradigm Technologies, Inc. The Paradigm transaction added approximately 200 employees to ECS’ existing 900+ employees. Paradigm also added new Defense clients for ECS, including the Missile Defense Agency, the Navy’s Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems, the United States Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

In 2012, ECS completed the acquisition of iLuMinA Solutions, Inc. iLuMinA brings large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation and infrastructure design and development to ECS’ expanding capabilities.

ECS will continue to invest in corporate infrastructure and quality processes as we grow and enhance our ability to offer professional excellence to both our customers and our employees.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.ecs-federal.com/

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