Automation Test Engineer (SC Cleared) – CI/CD & Frameworks

GCS Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is looking for a skilled Software Tester (SC Cleared) to enhance quality and efficiency in software delivery. The successful candidate will create and implement automated testing solutions using tools like Selenium and Appium, contributing to an agile environment.

This role offers an opportunity to shape testing strategies, work closely with development teams, and leverage your programming skills in Java or Python. Join us at GCS Recruitment to drive innovation and efficiency in software quality.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Automated Tester or Test Automation Engineer.
• Strong skills in Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit or similar tools.
• Solid programming ability in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience with Git or version control systems.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem‑solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute automated testing strategies.
• Develop and maintain test frameworks.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyse and report test results and issues.
• Collaborate with agile teams.
• Train team members on testing processes and tools.

Skills

Selenium WebDriver

Appium

TestNG

JUnit

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

Software Tester (SC Cleared)

Drive quality. Accelerate delivery. Own automation. We're looking for a Software Tester who can build robust automated test solutions that boost efficiency, reduce manual effort, and ensure high‑quality software releases.

What You'll Do

• Build Automation Strategy - Identify what to automate, prioritise test cases, and shape a scalable automation approach.

• Develop Test Frameworks - Create and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar tools.

• Write & Execute Scripts - Build reliable, maintainable automated tests across platforms, devices, and environments.

• Integrate with CI/CD - Embed automated tests into pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.

• Manage Test Data - Create and maintain test data sets and environments for automation.

• Analyse & Report Results - Run automated suites, diagnose failures, and log defects clearly in JIRA.

• Collaborate in Agile - Work closely with developers, product teams, and manual testers; contribute to sprint ceremonies.

• Share Knowledge - Train team members and maintain documentation for frameworks, scripts, and processes.

What You'll Bring

• Experience as an Automated Tester or Test Automation Engineer.

• Strong skills in Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar tools.

• Solid programming ability in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.

• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, or other version control systems.

• Hands‑on CI/CD pipeline experience.

• Excellent problem‑solving and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Agile experience (Scrum/Kanban).

• Test automation certifications (ISTQB etc.) are a plus.

Why This Role?

You'll be at the heart of improving software quality and delivery speed. If you're passionate about automation, efficiency, and building reliable test solutions, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.