Senior Software Engineer in Test

Summary

Join Nava, a public benefit corporation, as a Senior Software Engineer in Test to lead testing strategies and operations for a large modernization effort. You will architect and write automated tests, ensuring high-quality software delivery. Lead and mentor a team of testers, building test automation capabilities. Establish testing processes and best practices, collaborating with engineering, product, and program teams. Oversee functional and non-functional testing, develop quality metrics, and support UAT and stakeholder validation. Stay current on testing tools and industry trends, recommending innovations for efficiency and quality. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Experience managing a team of testers and mentoring junior QA engineers
• Must have lead experience on projects
• At least 2 years coding in Javascript
• Ability to develop testing strategy, define testing processes, introduce best practices, and advocate for test automation
• Experience with defining and executing test plans and test cases for complex enterprise applications
• Strong skills in tracking, reporting, and prioritizing defects using tools like Jira, Github project
• Experience with a mix of automation tools such as: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, or other automation frameworks
• Knowledge of performance testing tools
• Experience leading regression, UAT, and E2E testing
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
• Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the testing strategy for a complex, multi-phase modernization effort, aligned with overall project goals and delivery timelines
• Lead the development of test automation frameworks and pipelines, enabling continuous testing as part of the CI/CD process
• Build, lead, and mentor a cross-functional testing team, providing day-to-day guidance, support, and performance feedback
• Establish test processes and best practices, including test planning, test case design, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and program teams to align on requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensure test coverage
• Oversee both functional and non-functional testing (e.g., performance, security, regression), ensuring that all quality gates are met
• Develop and track quality metrics, regularly reporting test progress, defect trends, and overall readiness
• Support UAT and stakeholder validation activities, coordinating across multiple business and technical teams
• Stay current on testing tools and industry trends, and recommend innovations that improve efficiency and quality outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to write in Python

Benefits

• Health coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
• Time off – Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days to rest and recharge
• Company holidays- Enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
• Annual bonus – When Nava meets goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
• Parental leave – Paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
• Wellness program – Full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
• Virtual care – See doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
• Sabbatical leave – Earn extended paid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
• 401(k) match – Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
• Flexible work – Remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
• Home office setup – Company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
• Utility support – Monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
• Learning opportunities – Internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
• Development budget – Annual allowance for courses, tuition, certifications, & LinkedIn Learning access
• Referral bonus – Get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
• Commuter benefits – Pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
• Insurance coverage – Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost