Senior Systems Test Engineer (Cloud) at Dark Wolf Solutions

<p>Dark Wolf is looking for a <strong>Senior System Test Engineer </strong>to plan, develop, and execute end-to-end testing for a hybrid cloud digital system supporting mission applications. A successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, architecting scalable test suites using modern test automation frameworks while executing system testing, security controls validation, and application-layer verification across Kubernetes environments. This position requires onsite support at Hill AFB in Ogden, UT.&nbsp;Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Planning, developing, and executing end-to-end (E2E) testing across a hybrid cloud digital system, including infrastructure, API integrations, security controls, and application-layer functionality.</li> <li>Architecting, developing, and maintaining scalable automated test suites across web applications and integrated platforms using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript or Python).</li> <li>Validating that systems meet approved functional, performance, reliability, security, and operational readiness requirements.</li> <li>Integrating automated test pipelines into continuous delivery workflows (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to validate builds automatically.</li> <li>Managing containerized test execution environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to ensure reliable, reproducible test runs across development and staging environments.</li> <li>Identifying, isolating, and logging complex system defects, managing defect lifecycles, and conducting root-cause analysis in collaboration with development teams.</li> <li>Producing objective test evidence, execution metrics, and readiness assessments to support release and operational decision-making.</li> <li>Adhering to strict security protocols, DoD compliance standards, and software QA best practices.</li> </ul> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software engineering, system testing, or SDET roles.</li> <li>Demonstrated hands-on expertise building, architecting, and scaling modern test automation frameworks using Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium (with a strong preference for Playwright).</li> <li>Strong proficiency in programming and scripting languages, including TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python.</li> <li>Strong understanding of Linux systems administration, web application architectures, hybrid cloud concepts, and API testing methodologies.</li> <li>Proven proficiency with Agile software development, user interface analysis, defect management, and technical troubleshooting.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical defects, QA metrics, test evidence, and testing strategies to cross-functional teams.</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>US Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance required.</strong></li> </ul> <p>Desired Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Extensive experience with CI/CD concepts and methodologies, including building and maintaining automated test pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).</li> <li>Extensive experience working with Kubernetes platforms (e.g., Rancher, EKS) and containerization technologies (Docker) for test execution and application deployment.</li> <li>Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) for automated environment provisioning and test data seeding.</li> <li>Prior experience transitioning legacy test suites (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) to Playwright.</li> <li>Hands-on experience testing hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).</li> <li>Experience with performance/load testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter) and database verification (SQL/NoSQL).</li> <li>Familiarity with security scanning, vulnerability management tools, and cybersecurity control validation.</li> <li>Relevant technical certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Security+).</li> </ul> <p>The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.</p> <p>We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.<br>&nbsp;<br>In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.</p>