Automated Test Engineer at Data Systems Analysts, Inc.

Department: Intelligence

Compensation

$130,000 – $160,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

Description

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is hiring a TS/SCI-cleared Software Test Engineer to test and validate cloud-native applications supporting Department of Defense mission requirements. The role combines manual and automated testing across web applications, APIs, cloud services, and infrastructure in AWS GovCloud, using Cypress, React, TypeScript, Python, REST APIs, GitLab CI/CD, and related quality practices. It is a hybrid position at the National Ground Intelligence Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, with candidates required to live within a two-hour drive of the worksite. The position requires a BS in a relevant field or equivalent experience, a TS/SCI clearance, and DoD 8140 (8570) IAT Level II certification, with a stated salary range of $130,000 to $160,000 USD.

Required Skills

Cypress
React
TypeScript
Python
REST APIs
AWS GovCloud
GitLab CI/CD
Manual testing
Automated testing

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: At least 5 years of experience testing and validating software applications in Department of Defense or federal environments
Experience developing and executing manual and automated test strategies for enterprise software systems
Hands-on experience with Cypress test automation for web applications
Experience testing applications built with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python
Experience validating REST APIs, JSON data structures, and service integrations
Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading software quality assurance initiatives in DevSecOps environments
Experience building scalable automation frameworks using Cypress and other modern testing tools
Experience with GitLab CI/CD and integrating automated test suites into deployment pipelines
Experience with test reporting, quality metrics, and software quality dashboards
ISTQB Foundation Level, Advanced Test Analyst, or similar testing certification
Translation Company Name: Data Systems Analysts, Inc.