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Senior Test Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$110K - $160K/yr

Overview As a Senior Test Engineer , you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering ... CAST (Certified Associate in Software Testing) * International Software Testing Qualifications ...

Senior Test Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$110K - $160K/yr

Overview As a Senior Test Engineer , you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering ... CAST (Certified Associate in Software Testing) * International Software Testing Qualifications ...

The Senior Test Lab Technician is a supporting role responsible for performing complex testing and ... Associates or Technical School degree preferred. Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office ...

Eng Sr - Test

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$79.37K - $134.93K/yr

In the Electronics Test Engineer role, the qualified candidate will provide technical and test ... Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Electrical Engineering (EE), or ...

The Senior Test Lab Technician is a supporting role responsible for performing complex testing and ... Associates or Technical School degree preferred. Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office ...

Senior Test & Evaluation Lab Tech Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E ... Associate's degree or higher, a Technical certificate or degree, or 4 or more years of equivalent ...

Senior Test & Evaluation Lab Tech Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E ... Associate's degree or higher, a Technical certificate or degree, or 4 or more years of equivalent ...

... Senior Test Lab Technician is a supporting role responsible for performing complex testing and ... Associates or Technical School degree preferred. Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office ...

Responsible for the execution of test methodologies for various technology, following and adapting ... Preferred Qualifications: • Associate's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field ...

Senior Test Technician Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn ... Technical certificate or Associate's degree preferred. * 2+ years of demonstrated, high-performing ...

Senior Test Technician Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn ... Technical certificate or Associate's degree preferred. * 2+ years of demonstrated, high-performing ...

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How much do senior test associate jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior test associate in the United States is $74,198.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Test Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Test Associate, you need expertise in software testing methodologies, strong analytical skills, and a background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with test automation tools (like Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG), bug tracking systems, and relevant certifications such as ISTQB are typically required. Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with development teams and ensure quality outcomes. These skills and qualifications are critical to identify software defects early, maintain high product standards, and support successful project delivery.

What types of projects and testing methodologies do Senior Test Associates typically work with, and how do they collaborate with development teams?

Senior Test Associates often work on a range of projects, from large-scale system integrations to agile software releases. They are expected to employ various testing methodologies, such as manual functional testing, automated regression testing, and performance testing, depending on project needs. Collaboration with development teams is frequent, involving daily standups, joint planning sessions, and bug triage meetings to ensure quality standards are met. This close teamwork helps resolve issues quickly and fosters a culture of shared accountability for product quality.

What are Senior Test Associates?

Senior Test Associates are experienced professionals responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing testing processes to ensure the quality and functionality of software or hardware products. They work closely with development teams to design test cases, identify bugs, and verify that products meet specified requirements. In addition to hands-on testing, Senior Test Associates often mentor junior testers and help improve testing strategies and methodologies within their organization.

What is the difference between Senior Test Associate vs Test Associate?

AspectSenior Test AssociateTest Associate
CredentialsTypically requires 2+ years experience, relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB)Entry-level or 1+ year experience, basic testing certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads testing projects, mentors junior staff, reviews test casesPerforms test execution, documents results, follows test plans
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in software, healthcare, manufacturing industries for quality assurance rolesCommon in similar industries, often as entry-level testing roles

The main difference between a Senior Test Associate and a Test Associate lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. Senior Test Associates typically lead testing efforts and mentor others, while Test Associates focus on executing tests and documenting results. Both roles are essential in quality assurance teams across various industries.

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Infographic showing various Senior Test Associate job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 35% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,198 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Senior Test Engineer

Steampunk

Mclean, VA • Remote

$110K - $160K/yr

Other

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Overview

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering quality assurance services to support application, cloud and data systems development. We are looking for candidates with 5-7 years experience with experience with quality assurance and test automation practices in an Agile/DevSecOps work environment.

Contributions

Responsibilities include:

  • Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers
  • Meet with product design team to determine testing parameters
  • Write test plans, create test cases, test procedures, bug reports, final QA reports for products
  • Manage test data architecture definition and requests
  • Troubleshoot errors and streamline the test procedures
  • Testing and examining code written by others and analyzing results, including three or more of the following:
    • Data validation testing
    • Functional testing
    • Performance and load testing
    • Usability testing
    • Accessibility (508) testing
  • Establishing automated testing tools and infrastructure for test automation
  • Provide validation testing of different system and data sets for cloud migrations
  • Develop automated testing scripts considering parallelization and idempotency
  • Automate and improve development, testing, deployment, and release processes
  • Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats
  • Working with software developers and software engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended
  • Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations 
  • Leverage virtualization and containerization to optimize testing software systems
  • Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and tools.
  • Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided
  • Present regular status updates and provide cross training to other DevOps team members.
  • Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members
Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
  • BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience
  • 5 Years of Experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
  • 5 Years of Experience with one or more programming or scripting languages
  • 5 Years of application DevSecOps Experience with actual/active development experience in an Agile environment
  • Experience utilizing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes
  • 5 Years of Experience implementing test automation, using tools such as Selenium, Appium, Soap UI, RestAssured, Postman
  • 3 Years of Experience integrating test automation including performance, security, and functional tests into CI/CD Pipelines
  • 3 Years of Experience with performance and load testing

Preferred:

  • MS Degree
  • Certifications:
    • CAST (Certified Associate in Software Testing)
    • International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certification
    • Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST)
    • DHS Trusted Tester Certification (TTv5)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills
  • Experience with documenting an as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations preferred
About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000.  The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. 

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges.  As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program. 

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