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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Automation Engineer - **Company:** Sabre Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computer Programming, Computer Literacy, Information Management, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Sabre (Computer System), Selenium, Software Engineering, Test Data, Git, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Atlassian Bamboo - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b357795e286124ab ## About the Role * BS degree in a Computer Science, Computer Systems Information Management, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics * 3+ years of software experience developing in Java and using Maven * Experience with developing test scenarios for use in automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Robot Framework, Selenium) * Experience creating test data, cases, and scenarios from written requirements * Proficient with Red Hat with knowledge of Git version control software * Familiarity with Atlassian suite including Jira and Confluence. BitBucket and Bamboo experience is a plus * Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher or be eligible to obtain one and maintain a clearance * Must be a US Citizen Additional experience in the following areas is a plus: * PostgresSQL * ActiveMQ ## Description As a Software Test Automation Engineer at Sabre Systems, you will employ your talent towards improving the systems used on the United States Navy's most sophisticated Aircraft. The challenge to continually improve the mission capabilities of Navy aircraft requires engagement from the most elite software professionals available. Your talents can make a difference in keeping our ships and sailors safe from threats both above and below the surface of the ocean. The Maritime Surveillance domain requires Software Test Automation Engineers to familiarize themselves with a wide variety of mission systems, software programming languages and environments. If you want to make meaningful contributions toward keeping naval aircraft systems on the leading edge, then we have a challenge for you! Join our Team in support of some of the Navy's most technologically sophisticated aircraft platforms including the P-8A Poseidon. This position is located at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Southern, Maryland, Lexington Park, MD. The selected candidate will work on based on a daily basis and will be responsible for but not limited to: * Apply knowledge of computer science concepts and techniques, mathematics, and methods of statistical analysis to develop and apply automated solutions to engineering, scientific, or business data acquisition and management problems * Preparation, conduction, and automation of API tests * Improve and maintain testing environments for automation. * Create documentation and report bugs * Communicate and cooperate with software engineers regarding design approaches and modifications * Suggest and implement ideas to improve automation infrastructure * Sharing quality knowledge with other team members * All candidates should be prepared to participate in processes applicable to full software development lifecycle activities including requirements, design, development, integration, and test. * Good communication skills and team player * Self-motivated individual willing to learn and work in a fast-paced environment ## Related Videos - [Improving Developer Happiness with GitOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/54-improving-developer-happiness-with-gitops) - [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) - [Test-Driven Development: It's easier than you think!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1598-test-driven-development-it-s-easier-than-you-think) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Benefits of Using JMeter For Performance Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/96-benefits-of-using-jmeter-for-performance-testing)