Senior Automated Test Engineer

Leidos

. Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated Playwright test scripts for web application functionality, user workflows, and regression requirements .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automated testing, including Playwright and API validation, while integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines. Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure high-quality software delivery in Agile environments.

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Automated Testing Using PlaywrightAPI Testing With Bruno And PostmanCI/CD Integration Using JenkinsTypeScript And JavaScript ProgrammingAgile Methodologies Experience

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Hard Skills

Automated Test Framework DevelopmentRESTful API ValidationTest Plan DevelopmentTest Case ExecutionTest Automation StandardsTroubleshooting Application IssuesTest Data ManagementSoftware Testing MethodologiesSource Control With GitSecurity Testing Principles

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAbility To Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

JiraDockerKubernetesAWSGitLab CI/CDGitHub ActionsCypressSeleniumPostman Collection RunnerNewman

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQBCASTPCASTCSTESecurity+

Industry Keywords

DoD ProgramsIntelligence CommunityMicroservicesGeospatial ApplicationsGEOINT Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCypressDockerJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesMicroservicesSeleniumSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated Playwright test scripts for web application functionality, user workflows, and regression requirements
Develop and maintain automated API tests using Bruno and/or Postman
Build and enhance scalable functional, integration, end-to-end, smoke, and regression test automation frameworks
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing, rapid feedback, and early defect detection
Collaborate with Agile development teams to define acceptance criteria, identify test scenarios, and implement sprint testing strategies
Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on user stories, requirements, and system specifications
Perform API validation of HTTP methods, status codes, JSON payloads, authorization, authentication, and negative testing scenarios
Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, identify root causes, and document defects using tools such as Jira
Partner with software developers to improve testability, enable earlier testing, and reduce manual regression testing
Establish test automation standards, reusable components, and engineering best practices
Support test data management, environment configuration, and test execution across development, integration, and staging environments
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior test engineers
Ensure testing aligns with customer security requirements, quality standards, and program delivery objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination
US citizenship is required per contract
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience
8+ years of hands-on experience in software test automation, quality engineering, or software development with a strong emphasis on automated testing
Demonstrated hands-on experience developing, executing, and maintaining automated UI tests using Playwright
Practical experience using Bruno and/or Postman to develop, execute, and validate API tests
Strong programming experience with TypeScript and/or JavaScript for test automation development
Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks for modern web-based applications
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP methods, JSON, authentication mechanisms, and API validation techniques
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or equivalent platforms
Experience working on Agile software development teams using Scrum or similar methodologies
Experience with source control systems such as Git
Demonstrated ability to analyze requirements, develop test scenarios, troubleshoot application issues, and document defects
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, and negative testing
Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality automation solutions in a fast-paced Agile environment
Preferred: Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs
Preferred: Advanced Playwright capabilities, including fixtures, page object models, parallel execution, cross-browser testing, and trace-based debugging
Preferred: Bruno CLI, Postman Collection Runner, or Newman and CI/CD integration experience
Preferred: API schemas, complex JSON responses, OAuth 2.0, JWT-based authentication, and role-based access controls
Preferred: Cypress, Selenium, or REST Assured
Preferred: Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized testing environments
Preferred: AWS and testing cloud-hosted applications
Preferred: SQL and database validation
Preferred: Microservices-based or distributed applications
Preferred: Security testing principles and secure software development practices
Preferred: Test reporting, automation metrics, and quality dashboards
Preferred: BDD, TDD, and shift-left testing practices
Preferred: Mentoring engineers or serving as a technical lead
Preferred: Geospatial applications or GEOINT data
Preferred: ISTQB, CASTP, CAST, CSTE, Security+, or similar certifications