Senior Test Automation Engineer Senior Test Automation EngineerJob LocationsUS-MD-LanhamRequisition ID2026-168479Position CategoryInformation TechnologyClearanceAgency Clearance Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is a hands-on position focused on designing and developing automation frameworks, driving test coverage, and enabling continuous integration and delivery. The ideal candidate is a strong engineer who thinks like a tester, collaborates effectively across teams, and is passionate about delivering high-quality software. This position supports the IRS Enterprise System Testing (EST) program, which provides comprehensive testing and quality assurance services to ensure mission critical IRS applications are secure, reliable, and ready for deployment. This position is in Lanham, Maryland. Day to

Day Roles and Responsibilies:

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for mainframe and web applicationsEnsure automated tests are reliable, efficient, and integrated into CI/CD pipelinesIdentify high-value test automation opportunities and implement them to maximize coverage and efficiency.

Troubleshoot and stabilize flaky or failing tests, driving root-cause analysisSupport collaboration with developers, QA engineers, DevOps, and product owners to ensure automation aligns with release goalsProvide guidance and mentorship to peers on automation best practicesContribute to improving testing processes, tools, and standards across the team

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience or a Masters degree and 6 years of experience or an Associates degree and 10 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 12 years of experience Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) with at least three years of continuous U.S. residency.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearanceSolid understanding of software QA principles, test design, and agile development practicesStrong programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#)Experience with modern automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, UiPath, QTP, HP-UFT, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, REST-assured)Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development toolchains, including Jenkins, GitHub/GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, version control platforms, test management tools such as Xray for JIRA, and Atlassian-based work management tools.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Current active IRS MBI Clearance strongly preferredExperience working with the federal governmentKnowledge of current IRS tax administration software applicationsExperience with IBM Mainframe or Unisys Mainframe applications and operationsExperience with the following skills will be considered a significant plus:

Hands on experience with technology standards such as: Java, Service Oriented Architecture/Web Services, SQL, XML, Agile Testing Methodology and the ability to proactively respond to emerging technology trendsUtilization of Test Tools such as: Junit, Parasoft - LoadTest, Selenium Automated Testing, SOAPUI (free version), INFOConnect, Pegasus, UiPathDeep understanding of: Databricks platform, Medallion ...For full information see follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.