Automation Architect

Global CI (Global Commerce & Information, Inc.); Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401k and retirement perks

Paid time off and holidays

Recruitment/referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Global CI (Global Commerce & Information, Inc.) is seeking an experienced automation engineer to architect, design, and implement next-generation automation solutions. The role emphasizes Java-based frameworks, Selenium, Cucumber, and API testing, with mentoring, framework support, and cross-team collaboration in a Woodlawn, MD on-site environment.

The candidate will contribute to automation framework development, execute automated test suites, and document defects while adhering to software

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of automation testing with Java-based frameworks.
• Experience with Selenium-based test automation and grid setups.
• Familiarity with API testing using REST, Parasoft, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement automation solutions using modern tech.
• Provide technical support for automation framework, grid, and scripts.
• Mentor teammates on automation practices and project adoption.
• Collaborate with integration team to run automation in the integration environment.
• Develop and maintain automation tests using Java, Selenium, Cucumber, and Gherkin; document defects.

Skills

Automation testing

Java

Selenium

Cucumber

Gherkin

REST API

Parasoft

Agility

Job description

Your Success is Our Success. Global CI is an award-winning 30-year IT Services company founded on the principles of providing high-quality, value-added technology consulting services. Our vision is to create a better future by improving the lives of the people we serve through emerging technologies. Join us and together we will advance the future of technology services.

Global CI offers competitive compensation and non-salary benefits to all eligible employees.

Key Required Skills

Strong knowledge of automation testing, Java, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin, Selenium, REST API, Parasoft, Agility

Position Description

• Architect, design, code, and implement next-generation technical solutions using software engineering best practices in the latest technologies.
• Provide technical support and guidance for the development and maintenance of automation artifacts including the automation framework, grid, and automation scripts.
• Mentor and train team members on automation and provide them information necessary to adopt quickly to the project requirements.
• Work closely with the integration team to facilitate automation runs in the Integration environment.
• Provide expertise in one or more of the following areas: automation test framework development, development of automation tests using core Java, Selenium, Cucumber, and Gherkin, execution of automation test suites and documentation of defects.
• All other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills Requirements

• Strong experience developing Selenium automation frameworks using Junit/TestNG and developing Maven targets to execute automation suites.
• Experience in setting up and maintaining Selenium Grid to execute tests in parallel and enable cross platform testing.
• Experience developing test scripts to implement Features, Test Scenarios and Step-Definitions in a customized test automation framework.
• Experience in configuring and execution of automated regression suites using Jenkins CI/CD pipeline and/or Selenium Grid.
• Experience developing automation test scripts to test Web Services using customized automation frameworks and tools such as Parasoft, Rest Assured and SOAP UI
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DB2, Oracle) and experience with SQL for querying data to verify test results.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Scrum and/or Kanban Agile development processes, terminology and ceremonies (e.g., scrums, backlog grooming, retrospectives, demonstrations).
• Experience acting as a Scrum Master on an Agile software development projects

Required Skills

Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week

Master's and 5+ years of experience, Bachelor's and 7+ years of experience or 13+ years in lieu of a degree

Additional Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) approaches to automation testing.
• Extensive, practical experience in software development using Java (preferred), JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python
• Experience developing test scripts to implement Features, Test Scenarios and Step-Definitions in a customized test automation framework.
• Experience developing Selenium automation frameworks using Junit/TestNG and developing Maven targets to execute automation suites.
• Experience creating and executing manual test scripts and documenting test results/defects.
• Experience utilizing Parasoft for functional and API testing, and environment virtualization.
• Experience with other automation tools such as Playwright (preferred), Cypress, UiPath
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DB2, Oracle) and experience with SQL for querying data to verify test results.
• Experience in setting up and maintaining Selenium Grid to execute tests in parallel and enable cross platform testing
• Experience developing automation test scripts to test REST APIs using REST Assured or any Java-based libraries.
• Experience with Web Services Technologies (e.g., REST, SOAP, XML, JSON) and testing Web Services
• Comprehensive knowledge of Scrum and/or Kanban Agile development process and ceremonies (scrums, backlog grooming, retrospectives, demonstrations).

Desired Skills

• Experience in configuring and execution of automated regression suites using Jenkins CI/CD pipeline or Selenium Grid.
• Experience with source code versioning and Pull Requests with Git and Stash.
• An in-depth knowledge of Social Security Administration (SSA) modern development environment including Git/Stash version control, VersionOne (Agility), Confluence, SonarQube, and Checkmarx.
• Experience with environments utilizing Cloud/Virtualization technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Docker.
• Exposure to AI-assisted test automation development.
• Experience building self-healing automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of synthetic data generation methods with/without using AI.
• Experience configuring and executing automation tests in containers.

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance + health savings account
• Matching 401k retirement plan + IRA's and Roth IRA's
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee recruitment/referral bonus
• Paid community service hours
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

At Global Commerce & Information, Inc. we celebrate, support, and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Global Commerce & Information, Inc maintains a drug-free workplace.