Senior Automation Tester

Ancore Inc; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development stipend

Team events and wellness

Job summary

Ancore Inc. in the United States is seeking an accomplished Automation Architect/Engineer to design, code, and implement next-generation automation solutions using modern software engineering practices.

You will lead development of automation artifacts including the framework, grid, and scripts, create and run test suites, and collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, scalable software in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience developing automation tests in Java-based frameworks.
• 8+ years with Cucumber and Gherkin.
• 8+ years automating functional/regression tests with Selenium.
• Strong knowledge of BDD and TDD practices.
• Experience with REST APIs and API testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and containerized test environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, code, and implement automation solutions.
• Develop automation scripts for Features, Scenarios, and Step-Definitions.
• Create and maintain Selenium frameworks and Maven targets.
• Develop and execute test suites, document results and defects.
• Configure and execute tests in Jenkins CI/CD or Selenium Grid.
• Collaborate with developers and QA to ensure quality.

Skills

Java

Selenium

Cucumber

Gherkin

JUnit/TestNG

CI/CD

REST API testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium Grid

REST Assured

Git/Stash

Parasoft

Job 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.

Provide expertise in one or more of the following areas: development of automation tests using core Java, Selenium, Cucumber, and Gherkin, execution of automation test suites and documentation of defects.

• 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.
• Provide expertise in one or more of the following areas: development of automation tests using core Java, Selenium, Cucumber, and Gherkin, execution of automation test suites and documentation of defects.
• Develop automation test scripts to implement Features, Test Scenarios and Step-Definitions in a customized test automation framework.
• Develop Selenium automation frameworks using Junit/TestNG and develop Maven targets to execute automation suites.
• Create and execute manual test scripts and document test results and defects.
• Utilize Parasoft for functional and API testing, and environment virtualization.
• Set up and maintain Selenium Grid to execute tests in parallel and enable cross platform testing.
• Develop automation test scripts to test REST APIs using REST Assured or any Java-based libraries.
• Configure and execute automated regression suites using Jenkins CI/CD pipeline or Selenium Grid.
• Work with source code versioning and Pull Requests using Git and Stash.
• Configure and execute automation tests in containers.
• All other duties as assigned or directed.

• 15+ years of experience developing automation tests using core Java or Java-based test frameworks.
• 8+ years of experience developing automation tests with Cucumber and Gherkin.
• 8+ years of experience with automating functional/regression tests with Selenium.
• In-depth knowledge of Behaviour-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.
• 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).
• 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.

• We offer more than just a job—we offer a community:
• At Ancore, we provide exceptional benefits, including competitive Paid Time Off, comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and a robust 401(k) plan. But we don’t stop there.
• We invest in your potential:
• Every member receives a dedicated stipend to pursue professional development—be it certifications, a master’s degree, or even a doctorate. We encourage growth through flexible learning options, whether you\'re taking a course, earning a certification, or attending a conference. Curiosity is celebrated here, and continuous learning is a cornerstone of our culture.
• We work hard—and make time for joy: Ancore, fun isn’t an afterthought. From virtual and in-person events like happy hours, holiday parties, and wellness challenges to annual celebrations and charity galas, we believe in fostering connection, creativity, and community spirit.
• Diversity is our strength: As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Ancore makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs—never on personal attributes or backgrounds. Everyone deserves a workplace where they feel valued and respected.
• Access for all: We are committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodation to ensure all qualified individuals with disabilities can thrive in their roles.