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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Automation Test Engineer - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Howard County, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $128,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Eclipse (Software), Spring Framework, Junit, Apache Maven, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Open Source Technology, Selenium, System Testing, Enterprise Software Applications, Git, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Front End Software Development, Cucumber (Software) - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17468097?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17468097%2FSenior-Automation-Test-Engineer-Maryland-Columbia ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and 8+ years' experience or Associate's degree and 10+ years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience. * US Citizenship required. * Must have an Active Secret clearance to be considered. * 8+ years of demonstrable experience testing enterprise applications adhering to Agile principles. * Advanced hands-on automated test coding experience using Java (or development experience with C++ or C#). * Hands-on experience with Serenity and/or Cucumber. * Experience with Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases. Preferred Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience with: + Open-Source Automation Frameworks and Selenium. + Java tools: Eclipse, JUnit, Git, Maven. + Java frameworks/libraries: Spring, Lombok. + Front-end development including JavaScript frameworks. + Windows Server and Microsoft SQL environments. * Previous work in a large-scale Federal IT Program. * Team player with excellent verbal communication skills and energy. ## Description * Candidates must maintain flexibility to report on-site up to five days per week based on project or business needs. Day to Day Work Responsibilities: * Work closely with developers, professional services team and product managers to define the automated testing components that will be used to validate requirements against developed software. * Automation results analysis and generate automation result reports * Work hand-in-hand with developers, product managers, and service teams to design, execute, and refine automated testing strategies. * Work in an agile environment with top engineers and leaders who value innovation. * Create and manage automated test strategies across multiple project phases. * Maintain and enhance existing test automation as features requirements and technical implementations evolve. * Support all phases of testing: Functional, Integration, System, and User Acceptance. * Partner with developers, product managers, and services teams to align automated testing with requirements. * Analyze automation results and generate clear, actionable reports. ## Related Videos - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [Proactive monitoring and smoke testing in your production environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/139-proactive-monitoring-and-smoke-testing-in-your-production-environment) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [How to add test automation to your project: The good, the bad, and the ugly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1668-how-to-add-test-automation-to-your-project-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)