Test Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; New Carrollton (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to develop and maintain testing frameworks for IRS projects. This role involves designing automation scripts and supporting CI/CD processes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile and DevOps, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position offers competitive benefits and is primarily remote with some travel required.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

3 weeks paid vacation

2 weeks paid federal holidays

Education/Training and Professional Certifications

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Qualifications

• 5+ years automation experience required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a US security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Design, script, and maintain test automation using IRS tools.
• Support CI/CD and metrics integration.

Skills

Automation

Agile

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Rational ELM

Job description

Job Description

Company Overview

TestPros is a successful and growing business, established in 1988 to provide Information Technology (IT) technical support services to a wide range of Commercial and U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government customers. Our capabilities include Program Management, Program Oversight, Process Audit, Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Security, NIST SP 800-171 Assessment and Compliance, Computer Forensics, Software Assurance, Software Testing, Test Automation, Section 508 and WCAG Accessibility Assessment, Localization Testing, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Quality Assurance (QA), Compliance, and Research and Development (R&D) services. TestPros is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer, and more secure.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship

Location: Remote (and New Carrollton MD, some travel might be required)

Clearance: Public Trust Clearance

Project: The IRS requires contractor support to perform a variety of testing services, including Systems Acceptability Testing (SAT), Integration Testing, Performance Testing, and related support services like Test Automation and Test Data Management. These services ensure IRS applications and systems function as intended, comply with business requirements, and are free of defects before production implementation. The goal is to enhance the taxpayer experience by providing high-quality, accurate service.

The EST organization within IRS IT supports the modernization of tax processing systems, managing the software life cycle from requirements through to operations. The organization is responsible for executing applicable tests, tracking defects, and communicating results to stakeholders.

The IRS is evolving its testing methodologies to incorporate agile practices and extensive automation, supporting a modern, iterative approach to application delivery.

Responsibilities

Overview: Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools across IRS test initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, script, and maintain test automation using IRS tools.
• Support CI/CD and metrics integration.
• Provide training on automation tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years automation experience; knowledge of Rational ELM a plus.
• Experience in Agile and DevOps test integration.
• Must be eligible to obtain a US security clearance.
• IRS experience

Benefits and Perks

TestPros offers competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 2 weeks of paid federal holidays, education/training and professional certifications, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, opportunities for professional growth and much more! All benefits are per TestPros current policies and are subject to change without notice. Benefits are available to full-time employees only.