Senior IV&V Test Engineer

This role is a senior-level position responsible for leading independent verification and validation (IV&V) efforts across enterprise software releases. You will ensure that systems meet functional, non-functional, security, and compliance requirements before deployment, providing objective assurance to stakeholders. The position emphasizes automation, integration with CI/CD pipelines, and comprehensive non-functional testing, including performance, scalability, and reliability. You will work collaboratively with development and operations teams while maintaining independence to deliver defensible, high-quality results. This role provides an opportunity to shape test strategies, advance automation frameworks, and strengthen the operational integrity of large-scale federal systems.