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# Sr Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** DXC Technology
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Regression Testing, Standard Sql, Selenium, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), TypeScript, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Postman, Browserstack, ReadyAPI, SOAPAPI, Gitlab, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Katalon Studio, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0B355BA52054448CAB194086D2046D83/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
 * Minimum 7+ years in software quality assurance
 * At least 4+ years focused on automation testing
 * Strong experience with Selenium and/or Katalon Studio
 * Proficiency in Java with strong object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
 * Hands-on experience with GitLab, including branching strategies and CI/CD pipeline configuration
 * Proven experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) using frameworks such as JUnit
 * Experience testing RESTful and SOAP APIs using tools like Postman, Katalon, or RestAssured
 * Solid SQL knowledge for data validation and test setup
 * Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
 * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

Other Qualifications:

 * Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., Sauce Labs, BrowserStack)
 * Familiarity with additional programming languages such as Python , JavaScript , or TypeScript
 * QA certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer ), If you are an individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or a wounded warrior and you are unable or limited in your ability to access or use this site as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us via email (gss-hr-er@dxc.com) .

## Description

* Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and to obtain the required security clearance
 * Framework & Test Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable, reusable automated testing frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Katalon Studio.
 * TDD & Architecture Support:
 * Partner with development teams to promote and implement Test-Driven Development (TDD), ensuring testability is built into system design.
 * CI/CD Pipeline Integration: Integrate automated test suites into GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support nightly builds and continuous smoke/regression testing.
 * Test Automation Execution: Translate manual test cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria into efficient and reliable automated test scripts.
 * Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues and validate fixes.
 * Reporting & Metrics: Develop clear, metrics-driven reports and dashboards to communicate product quality and release readiness to stakeholders.


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