Test Automation Developer â ETL​/API​/Rules

Job order - J - Permanent Full Time

Title Test Automation Developer – ETL/API/Rules

Category Analytics and Emerging Digital Technologies

City Arlington, Virginia, United States

CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Test Automation Developer – ETL/API/Rules within our Intel sector advancing the national security mission through cutting edge technology. You must have a passion for keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology advancements and leveraging your knowledge on a highly collaborative team to deliver state‑of‑the‑art capabilities. The Test Automation Developer – ETL/API/Rules is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions to ensure the quality and integrity of data pipelines (ETL), application programming interfaces (APIs), and business rules engines.

This role involves a blend of technical expertise in automation frameworks, data validation, and understanding complex system interactions. CGI Federal is growing its high‑performance team whose members share a passion for building high‑quality, scalable, advanced IT solutions in a collaborative, fast‑paced, outcome‑driven mission. This position is located in USA VA Arlington, however, a hybrid working model is acceptable in the area.

• Design and Develop Automation Frameworks:
  Create and enhance robust automation frameworks for testing ETL processes, APIs, and business rules, leveraging tools and programming languages like Python, Java, SQL, Selenium, Postman, SoapUI, or custom scripting.
• ETL Testing:
  • Develop and execute automated test scripts to validate data extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
  • Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and completeness across various data sources and target systems.
  • Perform data reconciliation and validate data mappings and transformations.
• API Testing:
  • Design and implement automated tests for RESTful and SOAP APIs, covering functional, integration, performance, and security aspects.
  • Validate API responses, error handling, and adherence to specifications.
• Business Rules Testing:
  • Develop automated tests to verify the correct implementation and execution of complex business rules and logic within applications or rules engines.
  • Ensure compliance with defined business requirements and expected outcomes.
• Test Case Development and Execution:
  Create, maintain, and execute comprehensive test cases, test scripts, and test plans for all areas of responsibility.
• Defect Management:
  Identify, document, track, and prioritize defects, collaborating with development teams for timely resolution and retesting.
• CI/CD Integration:
  Integrate automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  Generate detailed test reports, analyze test results, and provide recommendations for process improvements and quality enhancements.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with developers, product owners, business analysts, and other QA team members to understand requirements, define test strategies, and ensure quality deliverables.

• Journeyman
  • Education and/or
    
    Experience:
    
    Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 to 5 years of experience
  • Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly
  • Strong experience in test automation development, including designing and implementing automation frameworks.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar for test automation.
  • Expertise in SQL for data validation, querying, and database testing.
  • Experience with ETL testing methodologies and tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, SSIS, or custom scripts).
  • Hands‑on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI, JMeter).
  • Understanding of business rules engines and experience in testing complex rule sets.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions).
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Senior
  • Education and/or
    
    Experience:
    
    Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 to 10 years of experience
  • Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to…