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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AUTOMATION DEVELOPER SME - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $216,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Selenium, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Repository, Scripting, Performance Testing, Cypress (Programming Language), Devsecops - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=be11298782254139 ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship Required. * Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance. * Bachelor's degree and 12 years' experience or Masters degree and 10 years' experience or Associate's degree and 14 years years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years' experience. * Experienced in software development or automation-focused roles. * Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar. * Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks and reusable components. * Hands-on experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines. * Familiarity with Agile or DevSecOps development environments., * Experience supporting FAA, DOT, or other federal aviation systems. * Familiarity with FAA systems, standards, or compliance-driven testing environments. * Experience with automation and testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, or similar frameworks. * Experience with cloud or hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, or equivalent). * Knowledge of secure coding practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF). * Experience supporting system certification, readiness reviews, or operational deployments. #BNATC ## Description * Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions supporting testing, deployment, and operational workflows. * Build and enhance automation frameworks and reusable libraries for enterprise systems. * Develop automated scripts and tools supporting functional, integration, regression, and performance testing. * Integrate automation into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines to support continuous delivery and validation. * Collaborate with developers, test engineers, and system engineers to ensure automation is aligned with system design and requirements. * Support defect detection, root cause analysis, and remediation through automation-driven insights. * Ensure automation solutions comply with security, safety, and federal compliance requirements. * Troubleshoot and optimize automation performance and reliability. * Maintain technical documentation, code repositories, and configuration artifacts. * Support system readiness reviews, certification activities, and audit preparation. * Continuously evaluate and recommend automation tools, frameworks, and best practices. 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