Automation Test Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and sustain automated testing solutions for intricate applications and services.

• Establish automation test strategies and plans that align with enterprise objectives and delivery schedules.

• Design, build, and maintain UI, API, and integration test automation frameworks and suites.

• Develop, document, execute, and analyze complex test scenarios, including edge cases and failure-mode coverage.

• Relay test results to stakeholders effectively.

• Engage in system integration and validation activities.

• Set and uphold quality control standards, reliability and regression programs, test data management, and traceability.

• Ensure testing procedures adhere to relevant security, accessibility, performance, SDLC, and organizational standards.

• Detect systemic issues in test coverage, tooling, environments, or processes and implement measurable enhancements.

• Offer feedback and suggestions for product and design modifications based on test results and defect trends.

• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to enhance testability, observability, and defect prevention.

• Coordinate with vendors or suppliers regarding component-level testing, tooling, and test data requirements.

• Provide technical leadership through mentoring, best practices, and contributions to shared frameworks and standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

• Over 8 years of experience in software quality assurance/control, software development, and/or a related field.

• Significant experience in creating automated tests utilizing TypeScript/JavaScript and/or Java or C#.

• Practical experience with React, Next.js, or Angular, including component and UI testing.

• Proficient in Testing Library, UI automation, API testing, contract testing, and reliable test design.

• Background in testing backend services and microservices, including Spring Boot.

• Experience managing dependencies and builds using tools such as Maven.

• Familiarity with container-based integration testing, such as Testcontainers.

• Capability to design maintainable automation frameworks employing clean code, modularity, version control, and CI/CD integration.

• Strong troubleshooting, defect isolation, root-cause analysis, and test-result interpretation skills across UI, API, data, and environment layers.

• Ability to enhance quality processes, establish standards, and promote adoption across teams.

• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Knowledge of AI-assisted development and testing workflows using OpenCode, Claude Code, and Gemini Vertex AI.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or possess permanent resident status (Green Card).

• Must be eligible to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

• Must have resided in the United States for the past 5 years.

• Cannot have traveled outside the United States for more than 6 months within the last 5 years, excluding military service.

• Experience with Rational or Mercury defect tracking tools is a plus.

• Strong analytical abilities for test case design and result interpretation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.

• Retirement plans with employer matching.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.