Senior Automation Engineer

Title: Senior Automation Engineer Location: Chantilly, VA - Hybrid (DMV area preferred) – 3 days onsite per week Relocation: Open to non-DMV candidates willing to relocate by early next year Type: Full-Time (Hybrid, transitioning to full onsite in 2026) Department: Quality Center of Excellence (QCOE) Reports To: QA/Test Manager or QCOE Lead About Ampcus QCOE: Ampcus’ Quality Center of Excellence (QCOE) delivers enterprise-wide testing solutions, automation strategy, and tool standardization across client projects. We support modern Agile and DevSecOps models and implement frameworks that are scalable, modular, and data-driven. Position Summary: We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Tricentis Tosca to join our QCOE team. You will be responsible for building test automation frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and enabling scalable, end-to-end validation across APIs, databases, UI, and batch processes. This position is hybrid (3 days onsite/week) with the expectation to transition to a full onsite role in the DMV area in early 2026. Candidates currently outside the DMV will be considered if open to relocation. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement modular, reusable automation frameworks using Tricentis Tosca Integrate Tosca test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.) Perform API testing and connect to backend data sources for validation and transformation checks Automate end-to-end testing of enterprise applications including ERP, web, and batch jobs Develop and manage custom Tosca modules, templates, and execution lists Troubleshoot test failures, optimize performance, and drive continuous improvement Collaborate with developers, QA leads, and DevOps engineers to ensure test coverage and maintainability Mentor junior team members and support knowledge-sharing across projects Train business users on Tricentis Tosca Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years in test automation roles, with deep expertise in enterprise systems 3+ years hands-on experience with Tricentis Tosca, including API, DB, and UI testing Experience building CI/CD pipelines and integrating test automation into delivery workflows Strong programming/scripting skills in Python, Java, C#, or PowerShell Experience connecting to SQL/Oracle databases, performing joins, validations, and reconciliation Familiarity with test data management and environment configurations Clear understanding of test automation strategy and best practices Experience in training non-technical personnel on automation testing Preferred Qualifications: Tricentis Tosca certifications Experience with Tosca Commander, Tosca Server, DEX/E2G agents Knowledge of Jira, qTest, or other test management tools Prior experience in a QCOE or enterprise testing leadership role Why Join Ampcus QCOE? Lead test automation in a high-impact, cross-client environment Collaborate with SMEs across ERP, cloud, integration, and transformation programs Access continuous training and career growth opportunities Influence enterprise testing strategy across sectors #J-18808-Ljbffr Ampcus, Inc