Virtual Automation Engineer Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and to obtain the required security clearance

• Framework & Test Development:
  Design, build, and maintain scalable, reusable automated testing frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Katalon Studio.

• TDD & Architecture Support:

• Partner with development teams to promote and implement Test-Driven Development (TDD), ensuring testability is built into system design.

• CI/CD Pipeline Integration:
  Integrate automated test suites into GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support nightly builds and continuous smoke/regression testing.

• Test Automation Execution:
  Translate manual test cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria into efficient and reliable automated test scripts.

• Defect Management:
  Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues and validate fixes.

• Reporting & Metrics:
  Develop clear, metrics-driven reports and dashboards to communicate product quality and release readiness to stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum7+ yearsin software quality assurance

• At least4+ yearsfocused on automation testing

• Strong experience withSelenium and/or Katalon Studio

• Proficiency inJava with strong object-oriented programming (OOP) principles

• Hands-on experience with GitLab, including branching strategies and CI/CD pipeline configuration

• Proven experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) using frameworks such as JUnit

• Experience testing RESTful and SOAP APIs using tools like Postman, Katalon, or RestAssured

• Solid SQL knowledge for data validation and test setup

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities

• Experience working inAgile/Scrum environments

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., Sauce Labs, BrowserStack)

• Familiarity with additional programming languages such asPython,JavaScript, orTypeScript

• QA certifications (e.g.,ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer)

Other Information:

• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and to obtain the required security clearance

• Background checks may include Criminal History, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Professional Certifications, and Credit History. (Public Trust investigations typically take 4-8 weeks and require fingerprinting.)

• Work Environment: On-site support in SCIF

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.

• This is a full-time, W2 position.

• No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.

• Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

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