Senior Software Engineer In Test (Federal)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer in Test (Federal): Validating and certifying mission-critical platform releases in a restricted environment with an accent on end-to-end system testing and infrastructure reliability. Focus on managing test configurations, debugging automation code, and ensuring high availability for top-tier customer usage patterns.

Location: Must be based in Washington, DC (Hybrid). Must be on U.S. soil as defined by FAR 2.101.

Salary: $136,000 — $187,000 USD

Company

Okta is a leading identity and access management provider, securing digital identities for organizations worldwide.

What you will do

• Analyze and refine requirements with engineering leads to define test planning and scope.
• Develop, maintain, and debug end-to-end system test plans and automation code.
• Set up and maintain test configurations and lab environments for system testing.
• Partner with development and release teams to ensure product infrastructure growth and high availability.
• Review new changes to ensure compatibility with existing customer deployments.
• Act as the primary technical authority on quality within the restricted environment.

Requirements

• Active High security clearance required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Must be located on U.S. soil.
• 4+ years of experience in software QA with a focus on release-based testing.
• 4+ years of experience in a SaaS-based environment.
• Experience debugging and maintaining automation code (e.g., Java).
• Experience with both server and client-side device technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Paid leave including PTO and parental leave.
• Equity and bonus programs.
• Immersive in-person onboarding experience.