Senior Automation Test Engineer

Imagine Believe Realize, LLC.

. Design, develop, and execute system-level test procedures in an Agile environment .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing automated test plans and frameworks, particularly using Playwright and Cucumber, while ensuring compliance with security clearance requirements. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality through rigorous testing methodologies and effective communication.

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Test Automation Framework DevelopmentPlaywright and Cucumber ProficiencySoftware Test Plan CreationSecret Security ClearanceContinuous Integration with Jenkins

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Hard Skills

Automation TestingSelenium WebDriverAPI TestingJava and JavaScriptFunctional TestingRegression TestingLinux Infrastructure ManagementBash ScriptingSQLLoadRunner

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProactive Attitude

Tools & Technologies

JIRAZephyrPostmanRest-AssuredJenkinsMavenGit/GitHubCypressJUnitD3

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in IT Related FieldActive Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Agile EnvironmentSDLCQuality AssuranceUser Interface Acceptance TestingDevOps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularCloudCypressD3.jsJavaJavaScriptJenkinsJMeterjQueryJUnitLinuxMavenSDLCSeleniumSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and execute system-level test procedures in an Agile environment
Ensure systems meet functional, performance, and latency requirements
Build, scale, and maintain a test automation framework using Playwright and Cucumber for web applications and APIs
Design, develop, and execute complex automated software test plans
Analyze requirements and generate artifacts tables and test approaches for automated test-script development
Review testing documentation, develop testing standards, define testing criteria, analyze test results, and present results to developers and end users
Develop and execute unit, process, functional, system integration, and acceptance test scenarios, scripts, and procedures
Evaluate test bases and refine requirements for testability, clarity, and correctness
Create and maintain databases of known test defects
Design positive and negative test cases traceable to system requirements
Plan test schedules and strategies in accordance with project roadmaps and delivery dates
Participate in product design reviews and provide input on requirements, designs, schedules, and potential problems
Assist with software test plans covering strategy, approach, process, schedule, pass/fail criteria, test environment architecture, and test lab resources
Set up, configure, and maintain infrastructure servers and test environments from scratch
Deploy, manage, and configure automated test suites on staging servers or distributed grid nodes
Ensure stable headless execution and reliable artifact/report collection
Analyze risk identifiers and document software defect diagnostics and proposed solutions
Support test readiness reviews and formal system verification of requirements
Collaborate with software developers, engineers, business analysts, and requirements personnel on static analysis and dynamic testing
Work with Atlassian tool suites including JIRA and Zephyr
Support a U.S. Navy program by contributing to secure, scalable, next-generation solutions and technical strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in IT related field
7+ years professional test engineering experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain up to a Secret security clearance
Active Secret security clearance preferred
United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to obtain this type of security clearance
Must reside in the continental United States
Experience developing software test plans, test cases, and test scripts
Automation testing experience
Experience with Selenium, MS Playwright, Cucumber, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, or other automation testing frameworks/tools
Experience with LoadRunner and other manual testing tools
Proficient in designing and executing end-to-end automation frameworks using Playwright paired with Cucumber
Expertise with Java and JavaScript with Selenium WebDriver in data-driven and/or behavior-driven frameworks
Experience with functional and regression testing procedures
Experience designing, writing, testing, and documenting efficient testing solutions
Experience with User Interface Acceptance Testing, backend testing, and software testing
Experience with API Testing using Postman and Rest-Assured or comparable tools
Experience provisioning, configuring, and maintaining Linux infrastructure servers or cloud instances for standalone test environments
Experience with Linux and Bash scripting, Java and JavaScript frameworks, HTML5/CSS3, AngularJS, jQuery, D3, RESTful APIs/JSON, and SQL is a plus
Strong understanding of networking, permissions, and server configurations
Experience working in a DevOps setting preferred
Demonstrated experience with Continuous Integration using Jenkins, Maven, Jira, Git/GitHub/GitBash/Stash/Bitbucket
Knowledge of JMeter and LoadRunner is a bonus
Ability to assess software readiness and determine pass/fail criteria
Ability to determine test approaches, develop test schedules, and identify testing risks
Ability to capture test data, analyze test results, and communicate findings and deficiencies
Knowledge of quality assurance testing automation principles, practices, and procedures
Experience with all phases of the SDLC as applied to software testing
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team player, quick learner, proactive, and positive attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance
3 weeks of Paid Time Off
11 Paid Federal Holidays
401k matching
Life Insurance at no cost to employees
Short-Term Disability at no cost to employees
Long-Term Disability at no cost to employees
Supplemental insurance options
Flexible spending accounts
Dependent Care spending accounts
Wellness incentives
Reimbursement for professional development and certifications
Training assistance opportunities to support career growth and progression
Hybrid and Remote work opportunities to support work-life balance
Flexible scheduling options
Occasional travel to client sites or meetings may be required