Enterprise Senior Test Engineer REST, CICD, Automation
Job Location:
Columbia, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 195000 - 215000
Posted:
21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
18 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We valuecreative problem-solvingopen communication andempowering our employeesto make decisions and put forth new ideas.
Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of atechnicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringinginnovative solutionsto the difficult mission problems facing our customers.
Description
We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to design build and maintain automated test solutions across both back-end services (REST APIs) and web user interfaces. This role requires strong hands-on engineering skills in Linux command-line tooling Python-based automation containerized test execution (Docker/Podman) and CI/CD integration using Jenkins and GitLab pipelines. The successful candidate will also help evolve our existing in-house automation framework including planning and executing migration efforts from legacy Robot Framework implementations to newer platforms.
Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
A current Top-Secret/SCIwith polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.
Experience
Eight (8) years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity is required. Bachelors degree in Math Science Engineering Statistics Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bache lor s degree.
Required skills:
Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth health and happiness expected salary range for this position depending on education and years of experience is $195000 - $215000.
Wealth Benefits:
Referrals & Inquiries
Do you know a cleared professional seeking to advance their career Interested in earning some extra cash If so refer them to us with their name and contact details and you could be eligible for a referral bonus of up to$10000for each successful hire.
Not seeing the right position right now Reach out to us and well notify you as new contracts and opportunities become available!
Please send referrals and inquiries to:
To learn more about our company visit ourwebpageorLinkedIn.
Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of atechnicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringinginnovative solutionsto the difficult mission problems facing our customers.
Description
We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to design build and maintain automated test solutions across both back-end services (REST APIs) and web user interfaces. This role requires strong hands-on engineering skills in Linux command-line tooling Python-based automation containerized test execution (Docker/Podman) and CI/CD integration using Jenkins and GitLab pipelines. The successful candidate will also help evolve our existing in-house automation framework including planning and executing migration efforts from legacy Robot Framework implementations to newer platforms.
Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
- Develop maintain and enhance automated test suites for back-end REST APIs and web-based user interfaces.
- Build and maintain a scalable reliable test automation harness (framework) including execution reporting data setup/teardown and CI/CD integration.
- Implement and expand Python-based test automation using Pytest including fixtures test data strategies and robust assertions/validation.
- Create and maintain Docker/Podman container images used to run automation consistently across developer environments and CI pipelines.
- Integrate automated test execution into Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD pipelines ensuring repeatable runs clear reporting and actionable results.
- Use Linux command-line tools and Bash shell scripting to locate parse transform and report on large volumes of logs test output and system data.
- Support and extend UI automation using Robot Framework and the Python Selenium library including test stability improvements and best practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to plan estimate and break down work for migrating the current in-house test harness from legacy Robot Framework to a modern alternative (e.g. Robot Framework AIO or Microsoft Playwright).
- Write and maintain SQL queries (using SQL Developer or similar tooling) and integrate database validation steps into automated tests were appropriate.
- Troubleshoot CI failures and test irregularity/volatility improve test reliability and contribute to continuous improvement of the overall QA automation approach.
A current Top-Secret/SCIwith polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.
Experience
Eight (8) years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity is required. Bachelors degree in Math Science Engineering Statistics Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bache lor s degree.
Required skills:
- Strong experience with Linux and Bash shell scripting with demonstrated ability to work effectively from the command-line and process/report on large data sets (logs test artifacts results).
- Advanced experience building test automation in Python including Pytest-based frameworks and best practices for maintainable automated testing.
- Strong hands-on experience with Docker (or Podman) including building versioning and maintaining images used in automation and CI/CD workflows.
- Working knowledge of Jenkins and GitLab pipelines including running containerized workloads and managing automated test stages.
- Experience with REST API testing including validation of responses authentication flows and negative/error-path testing.
- Familiarity with Robot Framework UI automation using Selenium library (Python).
- Solid understanding of how to architect a test automation harness/framework for UI and/or API testing (test structure configuration reporting environment management).
- Familiarity with SQL and tools such as SQL Developer including writing queries and using them within automated validation steps.
- Experience planning and executing test automation framework migrations (e.g. Robot Framework to Microsoft Playwright or Robot Framework AIO).
- Experience improving CI performance parallelization and test execution efficiency in containerized environments.
- Strong debugging skills across services CI logs containers and test reporting outputs.
Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth health and happiness expected salary range for this position depending on education and years of experience is $195000 - $215000.
Wealth Benefits:
- Above Market Hourly Pay
- 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
- Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
- Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees
- Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
- 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
- 100%Company PaidLong Term DisabilityShort Term Disability andGroup Life Insurance
- MonthlyWellness Reimbursement
- Paid Time OffwithFlexible WorkSchedules andBirthday Off
- Amazon Prime MembershipandMonthlyInternetReimbursement
- TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
- Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
- Onboarding and AnnualSwag
- Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining
Referrals & Inquiries
Do you know a cleared professional seeking to advance their career Interested in earning some extra cash If so refer them to us with their name and contact details and you could be eligible for a referral bonus of up to$10000for each successful hire.
Not seeing the right position right now Reach out to us and well notify you as new contracts and opportunities become available!
Please send referrals and inquiries to:
To learn more about our company visit ourwebpageorLinkedIn.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Erias Ventures brings an entrepreneurial mindset to solving the hard problems facing our customers.