Senior Test Engineer
CACI
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Austin, TX · Posted November 12, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Senior Test Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
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The Opportunity:
Work on various programs dedicated to supporting the war fighter.
Contribute to and improve engineering processes
Develop and maintain user and administrative documentation to meet customer contract requirements
Understand the software life-cycle management and tools
Travel onsite to periodically test operational systems and updates
Responsibilities:
Work directly with software engineers and project leads
Analyze requirements and technical documents, and respond to the team with questions and insights
Construct test scenarios, test cases, and detailed procedures and verifications, connecting these with requirements and driving more testable code
Execute tests and report results
Understand, build, and document environments needed for testing
Research, design, and build automation to streamline various testing needs
Work on small teams in an agile software development life cycle to develop, maintain, and enhance diverse software systems
Refine and enhance existing test cases and applications to best meet requirement verification and improve operational performance
Apply system level knowledge (software, OS, and hardware) and tools to diagnose and describe issues
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Minimum 6+ years of relevant work experience in software development
Required Skills
Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to acquire Security Clearance
Use of AWS, Kubernetes deployments, or other container technology like Docker
Use and experience of Linux debugging and diagnostic tools
Scripting experience in bash, python, or other relevant language
Dedication to Test Engineering methods and techniques
Desired:
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Understanding of software, automation, and tools
Familiar with basic concepts of API testing and associated technologies (rest, json, etc.)
Understanding of distributed systems and networking
Demonstrable experience with source control (git)
Familiarity with one or more non-UI test automation frameworks
Experience developing automation in an Agile team (scrum, kanban)
Demonstrable experience with UI automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress or similar)
Competency in one or more OO languages (Python, Java)
Understanding of Linux security and auditing
Knowledge of compiled languages
Familiar with continuous integration tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Bamboo or similar)
Familiar with server hardware administration and maintenance (RAID, PCIe, IPMI)
Basic competency with relational databases (mysql, postres)
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is: $82,700 - 173,900 USD
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.