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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Tester - **Company:** Sparko, Inc. - **Location:** Newburg, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bug Tracking Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Revision Control Systems, Junit, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Scrum Methodology, Selenium, SoapUI, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, Test Case, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Test Management, Testng, Web Services, Postman, Test Scripts, ReadyAPI, Git, Containerization, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Playwright, Cucumber (Software), Api Management, Jenkins - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usefe6854fb47027dc6e8c1c69fd514fc1/eaa ## About the Role * Overall 3-5 years of experience in Selenium, Playwright and API Testing * Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and databases (Postgres, etc.) * 2-3 years of experience working within AWS * Minimum 3+ years of experience in test automation frameworks such as Cucumber, TestNG, etc * 3 years of experience in Test Automation including planning, script development & maintenance * Strong Programming Skills in languages such as Java, JavaScript * Experience with the build and version control tools such as Jenkins, Maven, Git, etc. * Integrating AI frameworks into testing workflows (preferred) * Minimum of 3-5 years demonstrated Experience in API testing tools (ReadyAPI, Postman, RestAssured). * Strong communication, analytical, problem solving and debugging skills. * Ability to work within an Agile/Scrum environment. * Ability to prioritize and deliver under tight deadlines * Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. * Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years. PREFERRED EXPEREINCE: * Experience with automating test execution in the containerized environments. * Experience with the test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, confluence). * Good to have knowledge on emerging skills such as AI assisted tools. * Prior experience working with CMS or testing complex healthcare systems. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). * Relevant certifications in test automation, Agile methodologies, or API testing are a plus. ## Description * Work as part of an agile development team performing test planning, test execution, and test reporting tasks for each sprint * Participate in requirements and design walkthroughs, collaborative internal and external test planning sessions * Hands automation experience using any of the tools/frameworks like SoapUI/ReadyAPI, Postman, RestAssured, Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, Junit etc. * Ability to demonstrate strong technical experience on understanding and resolving issues * Develop Ready API projects for verifying the functionality of the web services * Experience in implementing end-to-end automation and support automation assessments * Implement automation frameworks and approaches * Identify and analyze suitable opportunities for test automation * Maintain, streamline, standardize and implemented a CI/CD pipeline on AWS involving tools like JIRA, Jenkins and Ready API * Configure CI for end-to-end automation for all build, unit, integration tests and deployment * Design, configure, and test AWS infrastructure across various technical areas * Integrating AI frameworks into testing workflows * Evaluate requirements and develop scripts in the AWS cloud environment * Analyze business requirements, user stories, and technical specification documents to develop test cases, test scenarios and expected results * Develop and maintain test scripts, test data and test summary reports * Perform peer review of test cases and test scenarios developed by members of the test team * Assist in analyzing and triaging the defects discovered during testing. * Capture test evidence files and document test results * Review work products and deliverables ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [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) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) ## 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) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [13 AI Tools for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/302-13-ai-tools-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)