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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Automation Engineer - **Company:** M9 Solutions - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, Apache Maven, Microsoft UI Automation, Next.js, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, TypeScript, User Interface Testing, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Maintaining Code, Data Management, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control, Api Management, Microservices - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9144759/test-automation-engineer ## About the Role * Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required. * An active Public Trust level clearance is required. * 6 - 7 years of relevant test automation and quality engineering experience. * Hands-on experience with Tricentis test automation solutions. * Strong experience building automated tests using TypeScript/JavaScript and/or Java or C#. * Hands-on expertise with front-end frameworks such as React, Next.js, or Angular, including component and UI testing. * Proficiency with modern testing tools and patterns, including Testing Library, UI automation approaches, API testing, contract testing, and reliable test design. * Experience testing backend services and microservices, including Spring Boot. * Experience managing dependencies and builds using tools such as Maven. * Experience with container-based integration testing, such as Testcontainers, and designing repeatable test environments. * Ability to design and maintain scalable automation frameworks using sound engineering practices, including clean code, modularity, version control, and CI/CD integration. * Strong troubleshooting and defect isolation skills with the ability to interpret test results and identify root causes across UI, API, data, and environment layers. * Demonstrated ability to improve quality processes, define testing standards, and drive adoption across teams. * Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to translate testing findings into clear recommendations for engineering and product partners. * Familiarity with AI-assisted development and testing workflows using tools such as OpenCode, Claude Code, and Gemini Vertex AI to accelerate test creation, analysis, and triage while maintaining code quality and security expectations. ## Description M9 Solutions is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to work remotely in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active Public Trust clearance is required., * Develop an automation test strategy and execution plan aligned with release and quality objectives. * Design, develop, and maintain UI, API, and integration automation suites with traceable coverage. * Leverage Tricentis capabilities to support automated testing and overall quality objectives. * Develop complex test scenarios covering edge cases, failure modes, and critical application functionality. * Perform test execution and results analysis to identify defects and isolate root causes. * Conduct system integration and validation testing across functional, performance, and reliability requirements. * Develop and maintain quality control artifacts covering regression coverage, test data management, and standards compliance. * Perform defect trend analysis and provide recommendations to improve product design, testability, and overall process quality. * Identify and implement framework and tooling improvements that increase automation reliability, maintainability, and adoption across teams. * Collaborate with engineering, product, and other technical stakeholders to communicate findings, resolve defects, and continuously improve software quality. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [GraphQL + Apollo + Next.js: A Lovely Trio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/311-graphql-apollo-next-js-a-lovely-trio) - [How to add test automation to your project: The good, the bad, and the ugly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1668-how-to-add-test-automation-to-your-project-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [13 AI Tools for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/302-13-ai-tools-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) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)