Test Automation Engineer

Our client, a leader in financial technology solutions, is seeking a passionate and skilled Test Automation Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a Test Automation Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Operations Monitoring team, driving quality across distributed systems, integrations, and cloud-based services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent collaboration abilities, and a proactive mindset that aligns successfully within the organization. This is not a traditional QA role—you’ll operate at the intersection of software engineering, test automation, and DevOps, building scalable automation solutions that validate system health, reliability, and end‑to‑end integrations. Job Title: Test Automation Engineer Location: Manassas, Virginia (Hybrid: 2-3 Days Onsite/Week) Pay Range: $63/hr - $67/hr W2 What's the Job? Design and build robust test automation frameworks for backend systems, APIs, and integrations. Develop automated validation for monitoring systems (alerts, dashboards, system health checks). Test and validate microservices architectures and distributed systems. Create and execute API and integration test strategies across multiple services. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams in an Agile environment. Write and maintain automation in Python, Java, or JavaScript (Node.js). Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation (Ansible, Linux-based environments). Contribute to observability and reliability practices within the platform. What's Needed? Bachelor's Degree with 6‑7+ years in test automation, SDET, or software engineering roles (backend engineering with strong testing experience). Strong hands‑on experience with: Robot Framework and/or Selenium API testing and REST‑based integrations Microservices and distributed systems Proficiency in at least one modern language: Python, Java, or JavaScript (Node.js). Experience working in Linux/Unix environments, including administration and proficiency with basic commands, navigation, and directory structures. DevOps / Platform Engineering experience with a strong understanding of system design, development, and operations. Preferred background in monitoring, observability, or building dashboarding or system health visualization tools. Exposure to configuration management / automation tools (Ansible). Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud platform. Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively in agile, cross‑functional teams. What's in it for me? Opportunity to work on innovative automation projects within a dynamic environment that blends SDET, DevOps, and platform engineering. Engagement with cutting‑edge technologies and cloud platforms with opportunity to influence system reliability, platform quality, and monitoring strategy. Professional growth within a supportive and inclusive organization. Participation in a team that values continuous learning and development. Benefits Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k), Plus Match Weekly Pay #J-18808-Ljbffr