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The ACI Group, Inc.

Test Automation Engineer

Woodlawn, MD

$47.75 - $63.25/hr

Test Automation Engineer, Woodlawn, MD * Long-term Contract (Potential to Hire) * Must be able to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week * Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. * NO ...

NT Concepts

Test Automation Engineer

Vienna, VA · Hybrid

$46.25 - $61/hr

NT Concepts is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to support the DoD enterprise Military Housing system. This complex system of 34 web-based modules is used by over 10,000 active users to meet the ...

E*Pro, Inc.

Test Automation Engineer

Philadelphia, PA

$46.50 - $61.25/hr

Test Automation Engineer Location:Philadelphia,PA Length:Full Time/Perm Required Skills: Relevant Experience (Yrs) 5+ Mobile automation experience, experience in Espresso, Appium or any Java based ...

Seven Seven Software

Senior Test Automation Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$43.50 - $57.50/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer specializing in end-to-end test automation with expertise in Cypress. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ...

ByteCubed

Test Automation Engineer

Arlington, VA

$53 - $70/hr

ByteCubed is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join our rapidly growing IT consulting firm at our headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic team ...

ByteCubed

Test Automation Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$53 - $70/hr

ByteCubed is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join our rapidly growing IT consulting firm at our headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic team ...

Acuity INC

Test Automation Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$48 - $63.25/hr

Overview Acuity, Inc. seeks a Test Automation Engineer to support a federal client by designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions across development, test, and release ...

Acuity INC

Test Automation Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$48 - $63.25/hr

Acuity, Inc. seeks a Test Automation Engineer to support a federal client by designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions across development, test, and release activities. This ...

Peraton

Test Automation Engineer

Atlantic City, NJ

$46.25 - $61/hr

We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing how aviation systems are validated, modernized, and delivered. In this high-impact position, you will provide technical ...

Peraton

Test Automation Engineer

Atlantic City, NJ · On-site

$80K - $128K/yr

We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing how aviation systems are validated, modernized, and delivered. In this high-impact position, you will provide technical ...

Peraton

Test Automation Engineer

Atlantic City, NJ

$46.25 - $61/hr

We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing how aviation systems are validated, modernized, and delivered. In this high-impact position, you will provide technical ...

Staffingine LLC

Test Automation Engineer

Hauppauge, NY · On-site

$46.50 - $61.50/hr

Test Automation Engineer Job Location: Hauppauge, NY Job Type: Contract * 7+ years of experience in Labview. * Labview, NI Test Stand , Matlab Simulink, Perl, Python, C#, DO 160, NI Hardware

NT Concepts

Test Automation Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

$46.25 - $61/hr

NT Concepts is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to support the DoD enterprise Military Housing system. This complex system of 34 web-based modules is used by over 10,000 active users to meet the ...

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Work EnvironmentDevelops automated test scripts, collaborates with developersPerforms manual testing, reports bugs
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, software development firmsBroadly used across industries for quality assurance

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Test Automation Engineer

The ACI Group, Inc.

Woodlawn, MD

$47.75 - $63.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Test Automation Engineer, Woodlawn, MD

  • Long-term Contract (Potential to Hire)
  • Must be able to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week
  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
  • NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS PLEASE! CANDIDATES MUST BE SELF-REPRESENTED.

Description

Seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to validate software functionality, efficiency, and reliability. Will work within an Agile team to create test plans, execute automated tests, identify bugs, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality software releases.

Responsibilities

  • Framework Development: Build, customize, and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools.
  • Script Creation: Write, execute, and debug automated test scripts for web, API, or mobile applications.
  • Test Strategy: Review requirements to create comprehensive test plans and define the scope of automation.
  • Defect Management: Identify, document, and track bugs, ensuring resolution through regression testing.
  • CI/CD Integration: Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Git) for continuous testing. Extensive experience with Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Collaboration: Work with developers and product managers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.


Requirements

Minimum Education and Years of Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field + 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
    • Technical Master's or Doctorate degree may substitute for 5 years of required experience.

Minimum Skills:

  • Experience in Agile environment
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong programming skills (Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#) and experience with tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
  • Testing Knowledge: Deep understanding of QA methodologies, API testing, and test automation design patterns.
  • Tools & Environment: Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD tools and extensive experience with Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Soft Skills: Analytical thinking, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Frameworks: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, Ranorex.
  • CI/CD: Jenkins, Git CI, Travis CI., Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.
  • API Testing: Postman, REST Assured.
  • Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript.
  • Cucumber

Please Note:

  • Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • No calls, inquiries, or Third-Party Vendors please.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. (The ACI Group is unable to sponsor H1B Visas).
  • $1000 Referral Bonus - www.aci.com.

Since 1988, The ACI Group, a Baltimore-based staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industry's leading professionals, and presenting exciting career opportunities. We have access to varied types of contract, permanent and contract-to-perm positions and offer a choice of employment options including a full benefits package.