Automated Test Engineer

Triglocon; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Training

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is hiring for a position focused on developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks. The role requires US citizenship and SC clearance. Candidates should have hands-on experience with automated tests and proficiency in Java. Excellent communication skills and Agile experience are necessary. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, paid time off, and retirement plans, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Hands-on experience developing automated tests.
• Proficiency in additional languages such as JavaScript or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Implement automated test cases to ensure system stability.
• Contribute to the overall testing strategy.
• Support Agile ceremonies in alignment with SAFe methodologies.

Skills

Active SCI clearance or active Top Secret clearance

Java proficiency

Experience with Selenium and/or Playwright

Experience in Agile environments

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Git/GitLab

Jenkins

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

SOAPUI

Postman

Job description

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

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.