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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Test Lead - **Company:** ECS Limited - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Test Suite, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Security Software, Selenium, SoapUI, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Test Case, Performance Testing, Postman, Appium, Test Scripts, Backend, Virtual Agents, Api Management, Jenkins - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9036297/automation-test-lead ## About the Role * Programming Skills: Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript for test script development. * Test Automation Tools: Experience with Selenium, Appium, or similar tools for automated testing. * API Testing: Knowledge of tools like Postman for testing application interfaces. * CI/CD Integration: Ability to integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools. * AI Testing: Understanding of AI testing frameworks and tools for testing machine learning models and AI-driven applications. * Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills for test case design and result interpretation. * Communication Skills: Clear communication for collaborating with team members and documenting test results. * Minimum 5+ years of experience testing in a cloud environment, GCP preferred. Verification of test conditions using backend systems, running SQL queries, navigating cloud storage objects, and checking service responses using tools like SoapUI. * Ability to pass a public trust clearance ## Description * Developing Automated Testing Frameworks: Designing and implementing automated testing frameworks to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency. * Creating Test Scripts: Writing and maintaining automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing of software applications. * Integration with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Integrating automated tests with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and deployment. * Executing Test Cases: Running automated test cases to validate software quality, identify defects, and ensure adherence to requirements. * Identifying Test Scenarios: Analyzing software requirements and user stories to identify test scenarios suitable for automation. * Maintaining Test Suites: Updating and enhancing automated test suites to accommodate changes in software functionality and requirements. * Collaborating with Development Team: Working closely with developers to understand software design and behavior, and address issues identified during testing. * Performance Testing: Conducting automated performance tests to assess application performance under various conditions and workloads. * Security Testing: Implementing automated security tests to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the security of software applications. * Test Reporting and Analysis: Generating test reports, analyzing test results, and communicating findings to stakeholders for decision-making. * Training and Knowledge Sharing: Providing training on test automation tools and techniques to team members and sharing best practices for test automation. * Maintaining Test Environments: Setting up and maintaining test environments, ensuring consistency and reliability for automated testing. ## Related Videos - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) - [AI as a Test Designer: Transforming Experience into Automated Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1984-ai-as-a-test-designer-transforming-experience-into-automated-testing) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)