TSSCI Automation Tester

Post Date

May 07, 2026

Location

Arlington,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22209
US
Jul 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

BAL-9e3c855d-7aab-44e5-8459-1977c9db8b26

Pay Rate

$58 - $72 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is looking for a Senior Automation Tester to sit 100% on site in Arlington, VA. The Automation Tester will join a high impact program focused on building and maintaining automated testing frameworks for mission critical applications. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test suites across multiple environments to ensure system quality, performance, and reliability. The Automation Tester will lead and support QA team efforts, collaborate closely with development and cross functional teams, and identify, document, and drive resolution of defects throughout the SDLC. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining Selenium based automation for web, API, database, desktop, and mobile applications; integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab or Bitbucket; enhancing frameworks, implementing TDD practices, and ensuring testing aligns with organizational best practices. The ideal candidate is a self motivated testing professional with 5+ years of hands on test automation experience and at least 2 years in a leadership role.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Active TSSCI
5+ 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 in future
Preferred prior experience with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.