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Niyam IT

Automation Engineer

Niyam IT

. Design, implement, and execute testing protocols to validate system and application requirements .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeAshburn • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining Java-based automation solutions, with a strong focus on automated testing frameworks and methodologies. Proficient in API testing, SQL validation, and collaboration within Agile environments to ensure software quality and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Java-Based Automation SolutionsSelenium-Based Testing FrameworksAPI TestingSQL QueriesAgile/Scrum Environment

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Hard Skills
Automated TestingRegression TestingSmoke TestingIntegration TestingObject-Oriented ProgrammingFunctional ProgrammingShell ScriptingTest Case DesignDefect AnalysisTest Strategy Development
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical AbilitiesProblem-Solving SkillsAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
SeleniumCI/CD PipelinesDevOps Practices
Industry Keywords
Quality AssuranceTesting ProtocolsRisk ManagementDevelopment Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
JavaJavaScriptSeleniumShell ScriptingSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, implement, and execute testing protocols to validate system and application requirements
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing scripts and frameworks for application products
  • Conduct regression, smoke, and integration testing for IT applications
  • Evaluate test cases, document results, and deliver regular progress updates to stakeholders
  • Provide expertise to support user requirements for complex software and hardware applications
  • Participate in risk management assessments and development lifecycles
  • Collaborate with development teams to identify, isolate, and resolve software defects
  • Ensure adherence to Agile and QA methodologies throughout the development cycle
  • Perform API testing to validate system integrations, data exchange, and service reliability
  • Utilize SQL queries to validate data integrity, perform backend testing, and support defect analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • US Citizen with ability to successfully complete federal background investigation
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Must be available to work onsite in Ashburn, VA up to 4 days/week
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based automation solutions
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience with expertise in Java, JavaScript, object-oriented and functional programming (OOP/FP) principles, and shell scripting
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience designing and maintaining Selenium-based testing frameworks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies and evolving project requirements
  • Ability to work effectively within an Agile/Scrum environment, including participation in iterative development cycles
  • Preferred: Experience developing applications or test automation solutions using Java
  • Preferred: Experience with Selenium or other automated testing frameworks
  • Preferred: Exposure to automated testing, quality assurance, CI/CD pipelines, or DevOps practices
  • Preferred: Familiarity with test strategy development, test case design, and application troubleshooting

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work hours
  • Remote work
  • Fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company
  • Supportive environment for professional development
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Career advancement opportunities, including progression to Distinguished Engineer and other technical leadership roles
  • Transparent career framework supporting continuous learning and professional development
  • Collaborative, people-first environment
  • Equal opportunity employment