Senior Functional & Automation Tester

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting. M9 Solutions is seeking a Senior Functional & Automation Tester to work remotely in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active Public Trust clearance is required. Required Skills and Qualifications Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required. An active Public Trust level clearance is required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent practical experience. Minimum 5 -10 years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or software development with significant testing/automation responsibilities. Demonstrated experience owning test strategy and automation for complex, distributed, or cloud-based systems. Strong experience leading and executing functional testing and test automation across the software development lifecycle. Proven ability to define and implement an effective test strategy for distributed/cloud applications, including regression planning and release readiness. Experience with automated testing tools for unit, API, and user interface testing; familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) concepts and automation-first approaches. Experience working in CI/CD pipeline environments using source code management and build/deployment tooling (for example: GitLab, Jenkins) within a DevSecOps/SecDevOps culture. Working knowledge of secure coding and secure engineering expectations, including risk identification and validation of security controls. Experience validating message/event-driven systems, including Kafka-based workflows and asynchronous processing behaviors. Experience testing API-centric architectures such as microservices and serverless applications, including contract validation and integration testing. Cloud and data pipeline familiarity, including one or more of the following: Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Redis. Strong troubleshooting skills, including analyzing logs/metrics/traces, isolating failures across components, and supporting defect triage. Solid technical fluency in one or more languages used for test automation and validation, such as Java, Python, SQL, and/or JavaScript (and familiarity with modern web stacks such as React is a plus). Knowledge of performance and reliability concepts, including performance tuning, multi-threading awareness, and validation of high observability principles. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain quality risks and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Skills and Qualifications Experience working in Agile delivery teams and applying Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices. Familiarity with change/configuration management and lifecycle tooling (for example: VersionOne, ServiceNow) and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices. Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (for example: Docker, Kubernetes), including security and environment considerations. Experience with Kubernetes security practices and testing in containerized production-like environments. Familiarity with AI-assisted development/testing tools such as OpenCode, Claude Code, and Gemini Vertex AI to improve efficiency in test creation and analysis (within approved governance). Experience producing test evidence and documentation suitable for audit or compliance reviews. GH 1020 Full-Time Employee Compensation M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits Salary Range $105,000 — $119,000 USD M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal sub-contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to [email protected] . If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 703-936-0880 M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents. With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.