Senior Automation Architect

Job Description

A large federal modernization program is looking for a Senior Test Automation Architect to own its Java based BDD automation framework and lead the people who use it. You will set the technical direction for automated testing on mission critical federal systems, and you will grow the team around you.

What You Will Do

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• Architect, build and evolve the automation framework using Java, Selenium, Cucumber and Gherkin
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• Set up and maintain Selenium Grid for parallel, cross browser and cross platform execution
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• Configure and run automated regression suites through Jenkins CI/CD
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• Build API test automation for REST and SOAP services using REST Assured and Parasoft
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• Partner with the integration team to run automation in the Integration environment
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• Mentor and train testers so they ramp quickly on the framework and project standards
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• Lead Agile ceremonies, including serving as Scrum Master when needed
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Required

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• Master’s and 5+ years, Bachelor’s and 7+ years, or 13+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
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• Strong core Java development skills
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• Experience designing Selenium frameworks with JUnit or TestNG and Maven
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• Hands on Cucumber and Gherkin: Features, Scenarios and Step Definitions in a custom framework
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• Selenium Grid setup and maintenance
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• Jenkins CI/CD for automated regression suites
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• API test automation with REST Assured, Parasoft or SOAP UI
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• SQL against PostgreSQL, DB2 or Oracle to validate test results
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• Deep knowledge of BDD and TDD
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• Prior experience acting as a Scrum Master on an Agile software team
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• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust
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• Willingness to work onsite in Woodlawn, MD five days a week
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Preferred

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• Parasoft for functional testing, API testing and service virtualization
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• Playwright (preferred), Cypress or UiPath
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• Git/Stash pull request workflows, VersionOne (Agility), Confluence, SonarQube, Checkmarx
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• AWS or Docker, including running tests in containers
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• AI assisted test automation, self healing frameworks or synthetic test data generation
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• Prior federal agency experience
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Interested or know someone who would be a strong fit? Reach out directly or apply below. Interviews are being scheduled now.