TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER - SENIOR
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Job description
- Lead the design, optimization, and scaling of test automation frameworks integrated into modern DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
- Develop and maintain reusable automation libraries and frameworks that drive efficiency and consistency.
- Create advanced automated test scripts supporting functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
- Ensure automation strategies align with safety-critical, compliance-driven, and certification-focused testing needs.
- Provide subject matter expertise on automation tools, frameworks, and industry best practices.
- Integrate automated testing into continuous testing pipelines, enabling faster, more confident releases.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product owners to ensure systems are designed for testability.
- Manage defect tracking, root cause analysis, and automation-driven remediation efforts.
- Evaluate and recommend test automation tools and platforms aligned with FAA requirements and constraints.
- Mentor test engineers and analysts in automation methodologies, scripting, and coding best practices.
- Conduct code reviews and framework audits to ensure quality, scalability, and long-term reuse.
- Produce and present automation coverage metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reports.
- Support test readiness reviews, system certification, and compliance activities for FAA leadership.
- Serve as a technical leader driving automation strategy and advanced testing initiatives across FAA programs.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or Associate's degree and 10 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.
- Proven expertise in test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, PyTest, etc.).
- Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, or similar).
- Experience integrating automated tests with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
- Knowledge of test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM).
- Familiarity with cloud-based automation testing in AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments.
- Strong understanding of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI).
- Experience with performance and load testing automation (JMeter, LoadRunner)., * Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
- Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization efforts, or mission-critical test automation environments.
- Proficiency with TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with unit testing frameworks including JUnit, Mocha, and Jasmine.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience scripting test tools and simulators.
- Experience supporting performance, stability, and regression test execution.
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Benefits & conditions
Parental leave, 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.