Role Overview
Creative Global Consulting is hiring a mid-level Test Specialist. This is a full-time role in Fairfax. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Test Specialist
Client: Department of Defense
POP: 12+ months
Location: Fairfax, VA; must be able to go to DC 1-2 times per week
US Citizen with Secret Clearance
SCOPE
The Test Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of DoD mission-critical applications. Position requires hands‑on experience with modern automation tools, strong scripting and programming skills, and a drive for improving test efficiency through automation and continuous integration practices. The role requires strong leadership abilities, hands‑on QA expertise, and experience managing test efforts for complex systems. Requires development experience to support test script creation, database queries, and performance load testing.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- MUST HAVE SECRET CLEARANCE
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a technical field
- 10+ years in software engineering and testing
- SME in automated testing and associated tools
- 4+ years in agile software development methodologies
- Strong scripting capabilities (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and migration tasks.
- Working knowledge of 508 accessibility standards
- Testing experience in both websites and mobile applications
- Program management and MS Office experience
- Excellent communication and management skills.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
- International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)
- Certified Tester Foundation v4
- Certified Scrum Master
TASKS
- Lead the strategy, design, and maintenance of automated test suites for UI, API, regression, and smoke testing.
- Develop, execute, and optimize automated tests using industry-standard tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, WebDriverIO.
- Develop test scripts using Java, Python, Bash, PowerShell and other languages.
- Write and execute complex SQL queries to validate data accuracy, perform backend testing, support ETL verification, and troubleshoot database-related defects.
- Provide clear QA insights to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership teams.
- Maintain high-quality documentation for test strategies, scripts, automation frameworks, and test results.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD processes and build tools.
- Support operations and sustainment activities.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Test Specialist position at Creative Global Consulting?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Creative Global Consulting. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Test Specialist position at Creative Global Consulting located?
This position is based in Fairfax. Creative Global Consulting has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Test Specialist at Creative Global Consulting earn?
Creative Global Consulting has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Test Specialist role at Creative Global Consulting posted?
This role was posted on March 19, 2026 (80 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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