Test Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Anivas Tech is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to support our government agency IT operations. We are looking for a skilled professional with 5+ years of relevant experience who brings strong technical expertise and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a mission-driven, high-visibility environment.

Requirements:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for web, API, and backend systems
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and business analysis teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and regression suites to validate functional and non-functional requirements
• Perform performance, load, and security testing as part of the overall quality assurance strategy
• Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution using standard defect management tools
• Support shift-left testing practices by embedding quality activities early in the software development lifecycle
• Analyze test results, generate reports, and communicate quality metrics and risks to project stakeholders
• Maintain test environments and test data management practices to support repeatable automated test execution
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to test tooling, methodologies, and coverage
• Contribute to documentation of test strategies, automation architecture, and quality standards
• US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; 5 additional years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on test automation
• Proficiency in at least one automation framework (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, RestAssured, or equivalent)
• Experience with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#)
• Hands-on experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI, or equivalent)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in identifying and reporting defects
• Ability to work collaboratively in Agile/Scrum delivery teams
• Experience in a federal government IT environment
• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, or equivalent)
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification
• Agile, SAFe, or BDD/TDD methodology experience
• Familiarity with accessibility testing standards (Section 508, WCAG)

"Anivas Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics as defined by law."