Senior Test Automation Engineer (SME)

As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence space cyber defense civilian health and state and local markets.

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 is in Lanham Maryland.

What will you do:

• Design develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for mainframe and web applications
• Ensure automated tests are reliable efficient and integrated into CI/CD pipelines
• Identify high-value test automation opportunities and implement them to maximize coverage and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and stabilize flaky or failing tests driving root-cause analysis
• Support collaboration with developers QA engineers DevOps and product owners to ensure automation aligns with release goals
• Provide guidance and mentorship to peers on automation best practices
• Contribute to improving testing processes tools and standards across the team

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA OR 16 years of experience and a HS Diploma/Equivalent
• Solid understanding of software QA principles test design and agile development practices
• Strong 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
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green card holder- must have 3 or more US residency)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an MBI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current active IRS MBI Clearance strongly preferred
• Experience working with the federal government
• Knowledge of current IRS tax administration software applications
• Experience with IBM Mainframe or Unisys Mainframe applications and operations
• Experience 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 trends
• Utilization of Test Tools such as: IBM Rational Functional Integration Performance Tester IBM Engineering Test Management IBM Rational Test Virtualization Server Jmeter Junit Parasoft LoadTest Selenium Automated Testing SOAPUI (free version) INFOConnect Pegasus UiPath
• Familiarity with Accessibility Tools such as: Freedom Scientific JAWS; ZoomText; Dragon Naturally Speaking

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.