Automation Engineer

Niyam IT; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work

Career Growth

Great People

Great Environment

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Niyam IT seeks a highly motivated, hands-on Automation Engineer to join our team in support of a federal client. You will design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions to ensure quality, reliability, and performance across applications.

The role suits both early-career and experienced professionals eager to learn and grow. Key responsibilities include building Selenium-based testing frameworks, API testing, SQL validation, and collaborating with Agile teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based automation solutions.
• Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience with Java, JavaScript, OOP/FP principles.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience designing and maintaining Selenium-based testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute testing protocols to validate system and application requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing scripts and frameworks for application products.
• Conduct regression, smoke, and integration testing for IT applications.
• Evaluate test cases, document results, and deliver progress updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify, isolate, and resolve defects.
• Ensure adherence to Agile and QA methodologies; perform API testing and SQL validation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Fast learner

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Java

JavaScript

Selenium

Shell scripting

CI/CD

Job description

About Niyam IT (Niyam)

Niyam was founded in 2007 by a group of consultants who shared a unique vision: a technology company steeped in orderly process yet driven by passion and innovation. For nearly two decades, we have served the U.S. Federal government delivering mission-critical IT solutions across Emergency Preparedness and Response, Civilian Agency Services, and Law Enforcement and Public Safety.

Niyam is CMMI DEV Level 3 accredited and ISO certified (ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO/IEC 27001), and holds an active CMMC Level 2 certification. We are proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work by The Washington Post (2025) and USA Today (2026).

What We Offer:

• Flexible Work Hours: Life doesn’t always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
• Remote Work: Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote work.
• Career Growth: Niyam is not just a job; it’s a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
• Great People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community.
• Great Environment: Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.

Join us in creating a workplace where innovation, diversity, and well-being thrive. Your journey at Niyam awaits.

Niyam is seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Automation Engineer to join our team in support of our work with a federal client. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated testing solutions that help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our applications. This role offers an excellent opportunity for both early-career and experienced professionals who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a collaborative environment. Candidate must be able to work onsite at client location in Ashburn, VA up to 4 days/week.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and execute testing protocols to validate system and application requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing scripts and frameworks for application products.
• Conduct regression, smoke, and integration testing for IT applications.
• Evaluate test cases, document results, and deliver regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Provide expertise to support user requirements for complex software and hardware applications.
• Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and development lifecycles.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to identify, isolate, and resolve software defects.
• Ensure adherence to Agile and QA methodologies throughout the development cycle.
• Perform API testing to validate system integrations, data exchange, and service reliability.
• Utilize SQL queries to validate data integrity, perform backend testing, and support defect analysis.

Requirements:

• US Citizen with ability to successfully complete federal background investigation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Must be available to work onsite in Ashburn, VA up to 4 days/week.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based automation solutions.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience with expertise in Java, JavaScript, object-oriented and functional programming (OOP/FP) principles, and shell scripting.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience designing and maintaining Selenium-based testing frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Fast learner with the ability to adapt to new technologies and evolving project requirements.
• Self‑motivated team player with a proactive mindset and commitment to delivering high‑quality results.
• Desire to learn, grow, and contribute to the organization’s mission.
• Ability to work effectively within an Agile/Scrum environment, including participation in iterative development cycles.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience developing applications or test automation solutions using Java.
• Experience with Selenium or other automated testing frameworks.
• Exposure to automated testing, quality assurance, CI/CD pipelines, or DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with test strategy development, test case design, and application troubleshooting.

Why Join Niyam

• Award‑Winning Culture: Proudly recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace for two consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest‑Growing Private Companies for four consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to employee engagement, growth, and excellence.
• Meaningful Mission Impact: Join an SBA‑certified HUBZone small business trusted by federal agencies including FEMA, CBP, NOAA, DOJ, TSA, and others to deliver innovative solutions that support critical national missions.
• Drive Innovation: Play a key role in shaping the future of Niyam’s proprietary technology accelerators, including GeoCube®, SPHERE®, and RisQ®, which are used to solve complex challenges across the federal government.
• Accelerate Your Career: Benefit from a transparent career framework designed to support continuous learning, professional development, and advancement opportunities, including progression to Distinguished Engineer and other technical leadership roles.
• Collaborative, People‑First Environment: Work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about innovation, teamwork, and delivering exceptional results while supporting one another’s success.

Join Niyam and help us win the work that matters.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Niyam IT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, disability, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.