Automated Test Engineer

Fantom Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantom Corporation is seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to support quality assurance and testing of enterprise applications. The role emphasizes designing and executing automated testing solutions to ensure reliability and performance across various environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience in building automated test frameworks and conducting software validation activities. Must be willing to work fully onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, and should possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Experience conducting software compatibility testing across applications and hardware.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium and Playwright test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated testing solutions for enterprise applications.
• Conduct software compatibility testing across multiple environments.
• Document testing procedures and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Automated test frameworks

Selenium

Playwright

Software testing methodologies

Agile development environments

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Job description

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to support the quality assurance and testing of enterprise applications and systems. This role focuses on designing, developing, and executing automated testing solutions to ensure software reliability, functionality, performance, and compatibility across multiple environments.

The ideal candidate has experience building automated test frameworks, developing test scripts, and conducting comprehensive software validation activities using industry-standard automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated testing solutions for enterprise software applications
• Conduct software compatibility testing across applications, hardware platforms, databases, and operating systems
• Develop automated test plans and testing programs to validate functionality, performance, usability, and system integration
• Create and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Perform regression testing, negative testing, bug verification, and usability testing to ensure application quality
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues
• Validate software changes and ensure system stability across development, test, and production environments
• Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes through automated testing practices
• Document testing procedures, test cases, test results, and quality assurance activities
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and define testing strategies

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing automated test frameworks and scripts
• Experience conducting software compatibility testing across applications, databases, hardware, and operating systems
• Experience developing and executing regression, integration, functional, negative, and usability tests
• Hands‑on experience with Selenium test automation
• Hands‑on experience with Playwright test automation
• Experience identifying, documenting, and validating software defects and bug fixes
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing methodologies
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Requirements

• Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting