Automation Engineer with TOSCA

Job Title: Software Systems Engineer / 

Location: Cayce, SC, 29033

Duration: 12 Months plus Contract

Description/Comment:

Must List on CV the years of experience and last use of the below – if not present on resume will be rejected as missing information

Proven experience with:

• Cloud Platforms: Azure, Azure DevOps (ADO) CI/CD Pipelines
• Control Systems: ADO, GitHub Enterprise
• Testing Tool: Tricentis TOSCA (3 years required)

How many contractors are you needing? 1

What is the preferred candidate location (local, non-local, remote?) and is there flexibility? Local Candidates Only (Either Cayce, SC or Richmond, VA)

Are any certification required: TOSCA certifications (e.g., Automation Specialist, Test Architect). (preferred not required)

Top Required Skills

- 6+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3 years focused on test automation using Tricentis TOSCA.

- Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks.

- Strong understanding of model-based testing and TOSCA architecture.

- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps) and version control systems (e.g., ADO, GitHub Enterprise).

- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Ability to lead and influence teams in a matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

TOSCA certifications (e.g., Automation Specialist, Test Architect).

Experience with medium/large web applications, SAP, Salesforce, or other enterprise platforms.

Knowledge of performance testing and service virtualization.

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills

High Level Project Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Test Automation Engineer with expertise in Tricentis TOSCA to drive our test automation strategy and execution across enterprise applications. This role will be pivotal in enabling teams to adopt and scale automation practices, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the implementation and optimization of test automation frameworks using Tricentis TOSCA & Tricentis qTest.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines.

- Develop and maintain reusable test assets, modules, and libraries.

- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to QA engineers and developers on TOSCA best practices.

- Define and enforce automation standards, guidelines, and governance models.

- Monitor and report on automation coverage, effectiveness, and ROI.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues across environments.

- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in test automation and quality engineering.

Required Years of Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3 years focused on test automation using Tricentis TOSCA.

Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency (required)

Are there any specific companies/industries you’d like to see in the candidate’s experience?

• Preference for candidates in with experience with the utility industry or other regulated industry

Preferred Interview Process Overview (High level):

• Teams – Camera On