Senior QA Automation Engineer

Senior QA Automation EngineerCGI Federal is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead automated testing and quality assurance activities across a major federal modernization and data migration program. This role ensures system reliability, data integrity, and functional performance by developing automated test frameworks, validating cloud-based services, and supporting continuous integration and deployment in secure environments. The Senior QA Automation Engineer partners closely with development, cloud, migration, and DevSecOps teams to deliver high quality, mission critical capabilities.Automated Testing & Framework Development• Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI, API, microservices, and data workflows• Develop repeatable automated test scripts integrated with CI/CD pipelines• Implement automated functional, regression, and integration testing to ensure system readinessQuality Assurance Execution• Validate large scale data migration outputs for completeness, accuracy, and fidelity• Execute end to end automated testing across cloud and on prem environments• Identify defects, log findings, and drive resolution with development and migration teams• Support deployment readiness through smoke testing, validation checks, and release verificationTechnical Collaboration• Collaborate with developers, migration teams, cloud engineers, QA/Test engineers, and product owners• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, story grooming, and readiness reviews• Conduct API testing, interface testing, and microservice level integration validationDocumentation & Reporting• Produce detailed test plans, automated scripts, and test result summaries• Maintain comprehensive defect logs, automated test reports, and regression coverage documentation• Ensure testing artifacts meet program standards and contract requirements• Must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance• U.S. Citizenship• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in software testing, QA automation, or test engineering• Extensive experience using automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Robot, Postman, or similar• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines• Strong understanding of API testing, microservice validation, and automated regression coverage• Ability to validate large scale data migration outputs and troubleshoot data related defects• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skillsPreferred Qualifications• Experience supporting DOJ, FBI, Intelligence Community, or national security programs• Experience testing cloud-based applications or data workflows (AWS preferred)• Familiarity with performance testing tools (JMeter, Locust, Gatling)• Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShellDue to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.