Lead QA Tester at Leidos in Arlington, TX

Lead QA Tester Location: Arlington, VA The Automation Tester will join a high-impact program, focused on building and maintaining automated testing frameworks for mission-critical applications. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing tests to ensure the quality and functionality of systems as well as documenting test results and collaborating with development teams to resolve any identified issues. This person should be a seasoned, self-motivated, professional with at least 8 years of hands-on testing engineering experience and at least 2 years in a leadership role. Primary Responsibilities ·Execute Automated Test Suites Across Multiple Environments: oLead and manage the QA team to develop and execute comprehensive test plans oCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing needs, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions oDesign and implement testing strategies and methodologies for web applications oDevelop, document, and maintain functional, integration, security, and load/stress testing procedure oIdentify, analyze, and report defects and issues promptly, and work with the development team to resolve them oDocument and deliver an approach for automated acceptance testing, integration/regression testing, all new applications, and all new capabilities oDevelop new and/or maintain existing automated scripts developed in Selenium (Web based, Desktop, Mobile, API, and Database) oDevelop scenarios using Java, Selenium, and Selenium WebDriver oDevelop new and/or maintain existing automated scripts developed in Selenium (Web based, Desktop, Mobile, API, and Database) oDevelop scenarios using Java, Selenium, and Selenium WebDriver oDevelop and/or maintain automation scripts created in Selenium into the CI/CD cloud pipeline by utilizing tools like Bitbucket, GitLab or other approved DISA tools oEnhance automation frameworks and collaborate on optimizing pipeline efficiency while adhering to established best practices oDevelop and integrate Test Driven Development (TDD) into the existing automation framework oCreate and maintain test plans, test cases, and test data oDrive test automation best practices across the organization Basic Qualifications Must have TS/SCI clearance. BA and 8+ years of experience in software testing and QA with at least 2 years in a leadership role ·Proficiency with Test automation frameworks like Selenium, JUnit, Cucumber Strong knowledge of networking and operating systems Experience working in a high op-temp, top secret environment Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment Proficiency in conducting end-to-end testing of large or complex information systems Knowledge of test engineering methodology Demonstrated experience communicating effectively across internal and external organizations Candidate must possess an active DOD TS/SCI. May be asked to obtain CI Poly. Preferred prior experience with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: May 15, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level 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 job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.