Automated Test Engineer

Trinity-Global-Consulting; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Trinity Global Consulting (TGC) seeks an experienced QA Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automated test frameworks across UI, API, and back-end layers in a US government-focused program.

This role requires active SCI clearance or top-secret eligibility, with CI polygraph potential, and a strong background in Java, Selenium/Playwright, and BDD tooling. Hybrid work with federal project exposure.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing automated tests using Selenium and/or Playwright.
• Experience with Cucumber (or similar BDD frameworks).
• Strong understanding of software testing phases including planning, functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Experience testing web applications across UI, service, and back-end layers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks, libraries, and tools in support of program-wide testing needs.
• Implement automated test cases across UI, API, and back-end layers to ensure system stability and reliability.
• Support integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins, GitLab).
• Contribute to the overall testing strategy, including traceability between requirements, test cases, and results.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and document issues discovered during automated and manual testing.
• Monitor the health of the test automation framework and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure alignment of testing efforts with system requirements.
• Execute existing manual test procedures where necessary and document findings.
• Support Agile ceremonies and practices in alignment with SAFe methodologies.
• Use Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) for documentation, source control, and tracking development activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Agile familiarity

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cucumber

Java

JavaScript

Python

Git/GitLab

Jenkins

Ansible

SOAPUI/Postman

React/Redux

Job description

Duties May Include:

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks, libraries, and tools in support of program-wide testing needs
• Implement automated test cases across UI, API, and back-end layers to ensure system stability and reliability
• Support integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins, GitLab)
• Contribute to the overall testing strategy, including traceability between requirements, test cases, and results
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and document issues discovered during automated and manual testing
• Monitor the health of the test automation framework and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure alignment of testing efforts with system requirements
• Execute existing manual test procedures where necessary and document findings
• Support Agile ceremonies and practices in alignment with SAFe methodologies
• Use Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) for documentation, source control, and tracking development activities

Required Qualifications:

• Active SCI clearance or active Top Secret (eligible for SCI) clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CI (Counterintelligence) polygraph
• All candidates must be US CITIZENS
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with at least 2-6 years of experience
• Hands-on experience developing automated tests using Selenium and/or Playwright
• Experience with Cucumber (or similar BDD frameworks)
• Strong understanding of software testing phases including planning, functional, regression, and performance testing
• Experience testing web applications across UI, service, and back-end layers
• Proficiency in Java with familiarity in additional languages such as JavaScript or Python
• Experience with Git/GitLab for source control, pull requests, and code reviews
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins and Ansible
• Ability to work independently, debug complex issues, and deliver high-quality results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with test case traceability tools such as QMetry or Zephyr
• Experience validating system/service functionality using SOAPUI, Postman, Mockito, or similar test tools
• Familiarity with identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) concepts and standards, including:
  • LDAP or Active Directory
  • PKI
  • OAuth
  • OpenID Connect (OIDC)
  • SAML
  • SCIM
  • Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
• Experience in identity management and governance (single sign-on, identity federation, enterprise directory architecture)
• Experience with web development frameworks such as React or Redux
• Security+ Certification (or ability to obtain

At Trinity Global Consulting (TGC), we value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Coverage for eligible employees and family through CareFirst and VSP.
• Paid Time Off – PTO granted in accordance with contract requirements.
• Paid Holidays – 11 federal holidays observed annually.
• Disability & Life Insurance – Short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage included.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Competitive plan managed through Ameritas.
• Professional Training – Formal training provided as required, with additional learning opportunities based on role.