Peraton

Quality Assurance Tester/Test Engineer Manual and Automation

United States full-time Mid $86,000 - $138,000
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About the role

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a QA Tester / Test Engineer who will support Department of War (DoW) customers applications modernization and cloud migration program by performing comprehensive testing across Agile development cycles, DevSecOps pipelines, incremental deployments, and security compliance processes. This role ensures all software modules, database changes, integrations, and releases meet functional, security, performance, and compliance standards required by the customer and the DoW.
This position is 100% remote.
Key Responsibilities
User Story & Sprint-Level Testing

Develop and execute unit tests, regression tests, security tests, and acceptance tests for all user stories.

Managing RITM (Requirements Traceability Matrix) and writing required manual/automated test cases

Maintain documented testing tasks for each closed and deployed user story.

Validate user story functionality aligns with functional and technical requirements (including Zero Trust, RMF, audit logging).

Automated Testing & DevSecOps Pipeline Support

Build, run, and maintain automated tests within GitLab pipelines using customer approved tools including Selenium, JUnit, utPLSQL, Fortify SCA, Fortify WebInspect, LoadRunner.

Ensure automated testing gates (SAST/DAST/QA checks) are enforced prior to code promotion.

Integration & Incremental Deployment Testing

Support integration testing to ensure new modules work seamlessly with legacy DRAS components during Strangler Pattern migration.

Validate data flows, orchestration behavior, and module interactions during incremental deployments.

Release Testing

Perform release-level testing for combined deployments staged for production.

Ensure release testing follows the established Release Test Strategy and IMS timelines.

Security & Compliance Testing

Perform security testing, static/dynamic scans, Zero Trust validation, and vulnerability assessments.

Support Security Control Assessments (SCA/ED‑SCA), FISMA/FedRAMP testing requirements, and Zero Trust validation.

Database & Data Migration Testing

Validate data mapping accuracy between legacy DRAS systems and the consolidated DRAS‑M database. [

Test ETL data migration processes for correctness, completeness, and timing as tables and schemas evolve.

Performance Testing
Execute performance and load tests using LoadRunner and ensure system scalability.
Documentation & Reporting

Produce test plans, cases, scripts, logs, defect reports, and test metrics (e.g., defect density, escaped defects, velocity).

Provide testing evidence for ATO packages (SSP, BIA, SCA results, etc.)

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

5 years experience with a BS/BA degree or 3 years with a MS/MA degree.

US Citizenship.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, and utPLSQL.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred).

Knowledge of secure coding and security testing tools (Fortify, ACAS, WebInspect).

Familiarity with performance testing tools (LoadRunner).

Experience testing APIs, integrations, data migrations, and database-driven applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong background in Agile testing practices.

Working understanding of DevSecOps pipelines and automation.

Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks including RMF, Zero Trust, NIST SP 800‑53, FISMA, FedRAMP.

Experience supporting testing for federal systems subject to RMF/ATO.

Knowledge of mainframe-to-cloud migration, refactoring validation, or Strangler Pattern transition testing.

Experience working on financial or entitlement systems within DoD or federal agencies.

Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at
Application Statements
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.EEO
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  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Peraton?
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  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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I am interested in the Quality Assurance Tester/Test Engineer Manual and Automation role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Data Analysis and MySQL, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Peraton needs from this hire.

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