Test Engineering, Lead Associate

Responsibilities

The Backend Data Validation and Performance Test Engineer will be responsible for validating and assessing large‑scale backend data systems to ensure accuracy, integrity, reliability, and high performance across CMS enterprise applications. This role requires strong expertise in backend database testing, ETL validation, big‑data ecosystems, performance benchmarking, and cross‑system data comparison between backend outputs and frontend/UI results. The engineer will closely partner with Data Coaches, Data Analysts, DBAs, and Agile delivery teams to ensure all backend data processes meet program, architectural, and CMS compliance standards.

Implements the testing processes and ensures all test activities follow those processes. Produces reports on each test activity and tracks test metrics. Monitors for continual test process improvement through failure analysis, throughput analysis, yield analysis, and report to management periodically.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements:

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Hands‑on experience in backend data testing or data QA roles.
• Strong expertise in backend database validation using PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and advanced SQL.
• Demonstrated experience validating data within big‑data environments (Databricks, Snowflake, etc.).
• Experience with backend performance testing, including workload analysis, query performance tuning, and data pipeline benchmarking.
• Proficiency using collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Slack.
• Solid experience working in Agile or SAFe environments.
• Ability to write clear user stories, defect tickets, and acceptance criteria.
• Proven ability to translate user stories and functional requirements into detailed backend test cases.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Product Owners, DBAs, Developers, and architecture teams.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and deliver high‑quality results with minimal direction.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder eligible for Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Candidates with the following skills will receive preferential consideration:
• Experience documenting test cases and results in TestRail.
• Prior experience supporting Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) programs.
• Experience with Tableau or Grafana for data visualization, dashboards, and system performance monitoring.
• Experience performing security or penetration testing using Burp Suite or similar tools like Postman for API testing.
• Section 508 accessibility testing using JAWS or similar tools.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.