Senior Test Engineer Lead

Kadiak LLC a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Senior Test Engineer/Lead to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna VA. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI. This is a hybrid opportunity 3days onsite and 2 days offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks paid time off and a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Senior Test Engineer/Lead to join our dynamic team supporting mission-critical government programs. This role combines hands-on testing expertise with technical leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to mentor team members while maintaining high-quality Senior Test Engineer/Lead will oversee and execute comprehensive testing strategies while leading a team of test engineers. Key responsibilities include: Lead and mentor a team of test engineers providing technical guidance and support Implement and maintain testing best practices and methodologies Analyze and document test results providing detailed reports to stakeholders Design and implement comprehensive test strategies aligned with Agile-Scrum methodologies Provide estimates for testing efforts and resource requirements Support continuous improvement initiatives for testing processes and procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and test plans Create and maintain test documentation including test cases test procedures and test results Conduct functional regression and performance testing Identify track and manage defects through resolution Participate in requirements analysis and design reviews Interface with client stakeholders regarding testing activities and resultsEducation and Experience:Required: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field 6 years of software testing experience 2 years of team leadership experience Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI Experience working in government contracting environmentRequired Skills and Competencies: Experience with test automation tools and frameworks including and not limited to Playwright QuickTest Professional LoadRunner or Selenium Tool Suite is a big plus Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices Expertise in developing and executing test cases and test plans Experience in developing and maintaining testing documentation Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience working with and mentoring team members Expertise in root cause analysis and troubleshooting The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and leadership capabilities to drive quality assurance initiatives while mentoring team members and maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholdersSecurity Clearance Requirement:This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race color religion creed ethnicity sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification) national origin or ancestry age disability citizenship military/veteran status marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment promotion wages benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. 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