Automation Test Engineer

About Niyam IT, Inc. (Niyam) Niyam IT was founded in 2007 by a group of consultants who shared a unique vision: a technology company steeped in orderly process yet driven by passion and innovation. Over the following decade, we fine-tuned our craft and built an impressive track record of successful outcomes, securing our reputation as the go-to provider of smart, innovative solutions. Today, Niyam is at the forefront of the industry, leading the way in crafting mission-critical technologies for Emergency Preparedness & Response, Natural Resource Management, Law Enforcement & Justice, Health IT, and Global Citizen Services. What We Offer: Flexible Work Hours: Life doesn't always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively. Remote Work: Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote work. Career Growth: Niyam is not just a job; it's a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company. Great People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community. Great Environment: Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam. Join us in creating a workplace where innovation, diversity, and well-being thrive. Your journey at Niyam awaits. Apply today! Niyam is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to join our team in support of our work with a federal client. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. This hybrid role will design, implement, and execute comprehensive testing and evaluation protocols that ensure compliance with system requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automated testing frameworks, Agile methodologies, and Java development, with the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software and hardware solutions. Candidate must be able to work onsite at client location in Ashburn, VA up to 4 days/week. Roles and Responsibilities: Design, implement, and execute testing protocols to validate system and application requirements. Develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing scripts and frameworks for application products. Conduct regression, smoke, and integration testing for IT applications. Evaluate test cases, document results, and deliver regular progress updates to stakeholders. Provide expertise to support user requirements for complex software and hardware applications. Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and development lifecycles. Collaborate closely with development teams to identify, isolate, and resolve software defects. Ensure adherence to Agile and QA methodologies throughout the development cycle. Perform API testing to validate system integrations, data exchange, and service reliability. Utilize SQL queries to validate data integrity, perform backend testing, and support defect analysis. Requirements: US Citizen with ability to successfully complete federal background investigation. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance. Strong understanding of Agile and QA methodologies. Demonstrated expertise in: Test Automation Tools (e.g., Selenium, WebDriver). Java development. API testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Rest-Assured, Postman, REST, SOAP). SQL backend testing and data validation. Source control and concurrent workflows (Git preferred). Proficiency in creating and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts. Experience in regression, smoke, and integration testing. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Must be local to Ashburn, VA and available to work onsite up to 4 days/week. Preferred Skills: Experience with mobile application testing (iOS and/or Android) including functional and usability testing. Experience with Jira Xray. Hands-on experience with Test Driven Development (TDD). Hands-on experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD). Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. Niyam IT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, disability, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. NiyamIT Inc.