Selenium Automation Test Engineer

Unissant, Inc. delivers innovative capabilities to the agencies that keep our nation healthy and safe. We apply our domain expertise, data acumen, and technology know-how to achieve breakthrough results for our clients. Working collaboratively, we advance missions and careers through a focus on honesty, integrity, and dependability. We continuously look for talent excited to join that effort. To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at ;/p>

Unissant is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to join our team in Ashburn, Virginia.

Qualified applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. This is a highly technical position; individuals will be screened by peers in a technical review of skills and experience. This is a multi-year contract to support the ongoing modernization and maintenance of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) information systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java, JUnit, or Cucumber (BDD).
• Create, maintain, and optimize test automation frameworks for scalable, high-quality test execution.
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to analyze requirements, define test strategies, and ensure traceability.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and integration testing for web and API-based applications.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools.
• Validate data integrity and backend processes using SQL queries and data comparison techniques.
• Document test results, defect tracking, and provide clear progress reports using JIRA, Confluence, or TestRail.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure testing coverage aligns with sprint objectives.
• Recommend innovations, improvements, and new tools for optimizing test automation efficiency.
• Ensure all testing complies with DHS CBP security, quality, and documentation standards.

Work Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of QA/testing experience, including at least three (3) years in automation testing using Selenium frameworks.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience conducting end-to-end testing of large or complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with Java, JUnit/TestNG, Cucumber, REST Assured, or equivalent frameworks.
• Proven experience validating and verifying application and infrastructure requirements for performance, stability, and efficiency.
• Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Prior experience supporting federal programs (DHS/CBP preferred).

Job Skills:

• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and test engineering practices.
• Proficiency with automated testing tools such as Selenium WebDriver, JUnit/TestNG, or Cucumber.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven).
• Experience in web and API testing, backend validation, and defect lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of Agile, SDLC, and testing best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Education:

Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• This federal program requires candidates to be U.S. Citizens.
• Must have or be able to obtain a DHS/CBP Public Trust clearance.
• Testing-related certifications such as ISTQB, Certified Selenium Tester, or equivalent are desirable.

Communication Skills:

• Solid ability to interface, inspire, and motivate at various organizational levels.
• Ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated effectiveness communicating across internal and external teams.
• Must work well in a matrixed, Agile environment.

Travel:

This position is on-site in Ashburn, VA.

Environmental Requirements:

• Primarily sedentary, in an office environment.
• May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours when required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Unissant management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.

Unissant, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/Disability/Vets)