Senior QA Automation Engineer

GovCIO is currently hiring for Sr. QA Automation Engineer to provide senior-level expertise in designing scalable test automation strategies, leading complex testing efforts, and mentoring junior engineers. This position will be a fully remote position wit hin the United States.

Responsibilities

Advanced Testing & Quality Engineering

- Architect, design, and implement robust automation frameworks using Cypress, Playwright, Selenium (Java), or AI-assisted testing tools.

- Lead complex test planning and execution for functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing.

- Conduct advanced API, interface, data validation, and web-services testing using tools such as ReadyAPI, Postman, Wave, and AMP.

- Perform deep-dive analysis across complex system integrations, enterprise APIs, and data flows to identify root causes and quality risks.

- Drive optimization of test execution strategies and automation coverage across CI/CD pipelines.

Test Strategy, Planning & Process Leadership

- Lead development of scalable, enterprise-grade test strategies aligned to program goals, system architectures, and integration requirements.

- Ensure adherence to established QA processes while guiding continuous improvement efforts.

- Own development and maintenance of the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) at scale.

- Oversee creation and refinement of test plans, test cases, and automation scripts.

- Provide senior-level reporting and analysis of test metrics, quality KPIs, and readiness assessments.

Tools, Technology & Engineering Enablement

- Act as subject matter expert on cloud-based testing approaches leveraging AWS environments.

- Mentor teams in best practices for CI/CD execution using Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, and GitHub.

- Evaluate emerging tools and technologies, recommending adoption strategies to enhance quality engineering maturity.

- Support creation of reusable automation components and improve framework scalability.

Leadership, Collaboration & Communication

- Serve as a senior quality advocate, collaborating with developers, product owners, requirements analysts, and technical leads.

- Facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring for QA Automation Engineers at levels 1-3.

- Lead defect triage sessions, technical walkthroughs, product reviews, and Agile ceremonies.

- Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert-level clarity on testing impacts and readiness.

Professional Skills

- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing complex systems, integrations, and enterprise data flows.

- Ability to guide technical teams, influence architecture, and drive QA strategy.

- Strong leadership, communication, and diagnostic skills.

- Proven ability to innovate and adopt modern automation approaches.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and expertise.

- Significant hands-on experience with manual, functional, integration, and automated testing.

- Advanced proficiency in test automation frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or similar).

- Deep experience with Agile Scrum methodologies and enterprise-level testing.

- Expertise in Jira, Xray, and test management within Agile delivery pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

- Extensive experience with enterprise interfaces, integration testing, and data-driven testing strategies.

- Experience with VA systems, enterprise APIs, MPI, VA Profile, corporate databases, or Oracle scripting.

- Prior support of the VA or other Federal agencies.

- Remote work experience with distributed Agile teams.

- Working knowledge of FISMA, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, HITECH, or similar compliance frameworks.

- Understanding of Agile methodologies and the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP).

- Experience leading QA automation teams or mentoring junior engineers.

Posted Salary Range

USD $110,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.