Automation Engineer

TMC TECHNOLOGIES; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TMC Technologies is seeking an Automation Engineer in Washington, DC to design, implement, and execute automated tests ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and performance of application functionality. The role requires strong Python skills and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

A US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance are mandatory due to federal contract requirements.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance
• Minimum 2+ years of software development/testing experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Onsite presence in downtown DC 5 days a week
• Proficiency in Python (2+ years) with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication across cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts in Python-based frameworks
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product teams to ensure test coverage
• Execute automated and manual tests across system functionality, integration, and regression behavior
• Investigate defects and support root-cause analysis and remediation activities
• Analyze test results and produce clear, actionable reports for stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, standards, and documentation
• Assist in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to strengthen delivery quality and efficiency

Skills

Python

Test automation

QA concepts

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Python-based frameworks

Job description

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Job Title

Automation Engineer

Location

Washington, DC 20001 US (Primary)

Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-time

Staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

TS

Job Description

TMC Technologies is in search of an Automation Engineer who will support the quality assurance of development teams by designing, implementing, and executing automated tests to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and performance of application functionality. This role is ideal for professionals with strong Python skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills suited for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The candidate must be a US citizen and possess a minimum of an active Top Secret clearance to start due to federal contract requirements.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python-based frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and product teams to clarify requirements and ensure complete, traceable test coverage.
• Execute automated and manual test scenarios to validate system functionality, integration, and regression behavior.
• Investigate, document, and track defects; support root-cause analysis and remediation activities.
• Analyze test results and produce clear, actionable reports for stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, standards, and documentation.
• Assist in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to strengthen delivery quality and efficiency.

Job Requirements

• US Citizenship and active Top Secret clearance required
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant software development and/or testing experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Onsite presence in downtown DC 5 days per week
• Proficiency in Python (2+ years minimum), with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Foundational knowledge of software testing principles, QA methodologies, and automation concepts.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.