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Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Senior Software QA Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Software QA Engineer to join our engineering team and own the quality of our software products end-to-end. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to ensure that every release meets the highest standards of reliability, performance, and user experience. This is a hands-on role with significant influence over our testing strategy and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test suites for complex software systems
• Lead manual and automated testing efforts across functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing
• Build and scale automated testing frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar
• Identify, document, and track bugs with clarity and detail; work with engineering teams to drive issues to resolution
• Define and enforce QA best practices, standards, and processes across the team
• Collaborate with developers during code reviews to catch quality issues early in the development cycle
• Mentor junior QA engineers and serve as a technical resource for the broader team
• Partner with product and engineering to assess risk and prioritize testing efforts in fast-moving release cycles
• Analyze test results, generate reports, and communicate quality metrics to stakeholders
• Continuously evaluate and introduce new tools, methodologies, and technologies to improve QA effectiveness

Requirements

• 9 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a bachelor's degree or 7 years with a master's degree.
• Strong proficiency in test automation frameworks and at least one scripting or programming language (Python, JavaScript, Java, etc.)
• Deep experience with API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automated tests into tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI
• Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter, Locust)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a sharp eye for detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate quality risks to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI CI Poly Preferred
• Place of Performance: MD, FL, SC, TX, Remote

What We Offer:

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays and additional insurances.

Salary & Benefits

Text Constant The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwingoffers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.