Job Description

FULL-TIME | IN-PERSON | HUNTSVILLE, AL

Principal Software Engineer – Test Automation

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer (5–10 years’ experience) to support test automation development within a high-performing software engineering team. This role focuses on developing automated testing solutions and requires recent experience with Python and GUI-driven testing tools.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline

• 5–10 years of experience, or 3+ years with an MS/PhD

• Full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience

• Recent hands-on development with Python

• Recent experience in test automation software development

• Exposure to GUI test automation tools such as Eggplant

• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity

• Proven collaboration across product teams to deliver program-level solutions

• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher security clearance

• Must be able to work on-site, in office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Software Development or Computer Science with 4–6 years of experience, or MS in STEM with 3+ years of experience

• Strong Python development background

• Deep experience with the Eggplant test automation tool

• Demonstrated leadership in Agile/Scrum environments

• Effective communication and collaboration with engineers and management at all levels

• Security+ certification

• Trusted User certification

Work Location: Onsite in Huntsville, AL
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret
Role Level: Senior-Level Engineer