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# Sr Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Anonymous Employer
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Software Applications, Application Testing, Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Decision Support Systems, Hardware Design, Issue Tracking Systems, Release Management, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Test Scripts, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9010322/sr-test-automation-engineer

## About the Role

* 4 Year Degree Information Technology or related field or Equivalent Experience
 * 8+ years Experience

## Description

* The Senior Test Automation Engineer is Responsible for creating software test and automating test cases, performing application testing, validating bugs, and isolating issues; writing and initiating tests and then analyzing and reporting the test results in the ticketing system; and performing configuration management, change management, and release management.
 * Tests high performance and large-scale immersive systems.
 * Evaluates, recommends, and implements automated test tools and strategies.
 * Designs, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met.
 * Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products.
 * Also writes, implements, and reports status for system test cases for testing.
 * Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports.
 * Serves as a subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.
 * Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design, and test tools selection.
 * Designs, plans, creates, executes, and provides System(s) test reports.
 * Reviews government test plans and test reports for technical competence, effectiveness, and compliance with standards.
 * Observes and evaluates the execution of customer acceptance test activities.
 * Performs integration activities involving developed application software.
 * Identifies and documents problems and issues, providing specific guidance on root-cause and remediation.
 * Analyzes the requirements for each test event and shall assist in the scheduling of the System(s) non-operational environments test assets.
 * Supports the presentation and formal review or audit of test results, providing briefing and decision support material.
 * Maintains and provides controls for multiple test software and hardware baselines.


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