Test Automation Architect

Test Automation Architect Our Test Automation Architect serves as the technical lead for the automated software verification program supporting modernization of the Naval Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) thin-client prototype. The incumbent ensures functional equivalency between the legacy PowerBuilder application and the modernized thin-client solution through automated verification, traceability, and repeatable regression testing while providing objective evidence that software increments satisfy functional, integration, cybersecurity, and performance requirements. Salary Range: $95,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience. Key Responsibilities: Develop automated regression suites using legacy PowerBuilder application behavior as the functional baseline, verifying that the modernized thin-client solution faithfully reproduces operational maintenance workflows while identifying unintended functional changes prior to Government Functional Manager Certification. Design, implement, and maintain the enterprise automated testing framework, including reusable test libraries, execution orchestration, reporting dashboards, and test data management to support continuous verification throughout the software development lifecycle. Integrate automated functional, API, regression, security, and performance testing into CI/CD pipelines to provide continuous feedback on software quality and release readiness. Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test scripts for web-based and enterprise software applications. Prepare Software Test and Evaluation Procedures (STEPs), automated test procedures, traceability matrices, expected results, operational scenarios, and objective quality evidence supporting Government review and release readiness. Create reusable automated test frameworks that improve regression testing efficiency and reduce manual testing effort. Develop representative production-like test data and data management strategies to support repeatable testing. Translate system requirements, user stories, interface specifications, and business rules into automated test scenarios and acceptance criteria. Validate RESTful APIs, message exchanges, authentication, authorization, data integrity, and interface transactions using automated testing frameworks. Analyze test results, identify software defects, reproduce issues, and document findings using defect tracking systems. Perform functional, integration, system, regression, smoke, sanity, and user acceptance test support activities. Maintain full traceability between requirements, user stories, automated test cases, and verification results. Develop automated interface verification scripts validating data exchanges among OOMA, OIMA, RSupply, and other interfacing maintenance and logistics systems This is a full time, exempt, salaried position located on-site in Chesapeake, VA. Position is contingent on contract award. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or mathematics (e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems) Minimum 5 years designing and implementing automated software testing solutions supporting enterprise software development using modern web technologies (Java/Spring Boot/Angular or equivalent). CompTIA Security+ CE certification or an equivalent required. Must be a US Citizen due to Federal Contractor requirements. Experience with the NTCSS suite (OOMA, OIMA, RSupply, RADM, OMMS), PowerBuilder modernization projects, and browser automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or TestComplete is preferred. Experience supporting Navy logistics, aviation maintenance, or enterprise business systems. Experience implementing automated testing within DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines. Ability to implement automated application security testing, dynamic application security testing, dependency scanning, and software composition analysis within DevSecOps environments. Experience with source code management tools such as Git. Demonstrated ability managing software defects and supporting release readiness by resolving Critical and High severity defects prior to User Acceptance Testing (UAT). US Government Granted Security Clearance required. Why Join TQI Solutions? At TQI Solutions, you'll work alongside experienced engineers solving meaningful technical challenges that directly support the U.S. Navy. As a growing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we offer the opportunity to make a visible impact, contribute new ideas, and help shape solutions that support mission success. We believe talented people stay where they are respected and supported. That's why we offer: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and nine paid federal holidays Company-paid life and disability insurance Professional development and certification support Career advancement opportunities within a growing company Collaborative environment with direct access to leadership and decision makers If you're ready to help modernize mission-critical Navy systems while advancing your career with a growing organization, we encourage you to apply. TQI Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or veteran status.