Our client, a leader in financial technology solutions, is seeking a passionate and skilled Test Automation Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a Test Automation Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Operations Monitoring team, driving quality across distributed systems, integrations, and cloud-based services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent collaboration abilities, and a proactive mindset, which will align successfully within the organization. This is not a traditional QA role—you'll operate at the intersection of software engineering, test automation, and DevOps, building scalable automation solutions that validate system health, reliability, and end-to-end integrations.
Job Title:
- Test Automation Engineer
Location:
- Manassas, Virginia (
Hybrid:
2-3 Days Onsite/Week)
Pay Range:
- $63/hr - $67/hr W2
- What's the Job?
- + Design and build robust test automation frameworks for backend systems, APIs, and integrations.
+ Develop automated validation for monitoring systems (alerts, dashboards, system health checks). + Test and validate microservices architectures and distributed systems. + Create and execute API and integration test strategies across multiple services. + Collaborate with engineering and operations teams in an Agile environment + Write and maintain automation in Python, Java, or JavaScript (Node.js). + Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation (Ansible, Linux-based environments). + Contribute to observability and reliability practices within the platform
- What's Needed?
- + Bachelor's Degree with 6-7+ years in test automation, SDET, or software engineering roles (backend engineering with strong testing experience).
+ Strong hands-on experience with: + Robot Framework and/or Selenium + API testing and REST-based integrations + Microservices and distributed systems + Proficiency in at least one modern language: Python, Java, or JavaScript (Node.js). + Experience working in Linux/Unix environments, including administration and proficiency with basic commands, navigation, and directory structures. + DevOps / Platform Engineering experience with a strong understanding of system design, development, and operations. + Preferred background in monitoring, observability, or building dashboarding or system health visualization tools. + Exposure to configuration management / automation tools (Ansible). + Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platform. + Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in agile, cross-functional teams.
- What's in it for me?
- + Opportunity to work on innovative automation projects within a dynamic environment that blends SDET, DevOps, and platform engineering.
+ Engagement with cutting-edge technologies and cloud platforms with opportunity to influence system reliability, platform quality, and monitoring strategy. + Professional growth within a supportive and inclusive organization. + Participation in a team that values continuous learning and development.
- Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
- + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity.
We look forward to speaking with you!
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