Test Automation Engineer

DXC Technology

. Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for PeopleSoft HCM enhancements, defect fixes, releases, patching, and production support .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,100 - $122,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automated testing and quality assurance for PeopleSoft HCM, including the development and maintenance of UFT-based automation scripts and frameworks. Proficient in analyzing test results, defect identification, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance testing processes.

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UFT (Unified Functional Testing)PeopleSoft HCM AutomationTest Data ManagementSQL Query ValidationPeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF)

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Hard Skills

Automated Test ScriptsRegression TestingIntegration TestingDefect IdentificationRoot Cause AnalysisTest Execution ReportingAutomation FrameworksException HandlingValidation TechniquesTest Evidence Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

OpenText UFTPeopleToolsTricentis ToscaQTestAgile Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQBUFT Certification

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ApplicationsFederal ProgramsDoD ProgramsQuality Engineering PracticesTest Automation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for PeopleSoft HCM enhancements, defect fixes, releases, patching, and production support
Build scalable, reusable, and maintainable UFT-based automation assets
Develop supporting scripts for test data management, environment setup, validation, and result verification
Automate functional, regression, integration, interface, and end-to-end testing across PeopleSoft HCM modules and integrations
Implement synchronization, exception handling, checkpoints, validations, and recovery scenarios
Analyze test execution results, logs, and backend data to identify defects and distinguish script from application issues
Perform root cause analysis and document findings, reproduction steps, and recommended solutions
Collaborate with developers, QA testers, business analysts, and support teams to identify automation opportunities and align test coverage with release priorities
Maintain and improve automated regression suites
Support test environment readiness, including system access, configurations, test data, and dependencies
Contribute to automation frameworks, execution standards, and quality engineering practices
Develop or support automation using PeopleSoft Test Framework and assist in evaluating Tricentis tools
Maintain automation documentation, execution reports, test evidence, and traceability artifacts
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of software QA and test automation experience supporting enterprise applications
Hands-on expertise with OpenText UFT (Unified Functional Testing)
Experience automating testing for PeopleSoft HCM or similar enterprise systems
Ability to develop and maintain supporting automation scripts
Experience analyzing test failures, reviewing logs, validating expected results, and supporting defect identification and retesting
Working knowledge of SQL or query-based validation
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Experience with scalable automation frameworks and reusable assets
Experience with PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF)
Familiarity with PeopleTools components, including Process Scheduler, Integration Broker, queries, reporting, and security testing
Exposure to Tricentis tools such as Tosca and qTest
Experience supporting releases, patches, PUM updates, and tax/regulatory updates
Experience with defect tracking, test evidence management, and automated execution reporting in Agile or similar environments
Prior experience supporting federal or DoD programs or working in secured environments
Relevant certifications such as ISTQB, UFT certification, or equivalent QA/automation credentials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program
Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Hybrid work model with flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances