Senior Test Automation Engineer - Remote, CI​/CD Lead

Senior Test Automation Engineer

Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI), a two-time USA Today Top Workplaces awardee and Washington Top Workplaces honoree, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced test automation engineer to join our dynamic development team supporting a federal agency in Suitland, MD. SFI provides full life cycle software development and Dev Ops services for a federal agency. This full-time, W2 position will lead the design, development, and implementation of robust automated testing frameworks and drive strategic quality initiatives across the software development lifecycle.

The role collaborates closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts from project inception, championing Test-Driven Development practices and ensuring quality is embedded in every development phase.

• Framework & Test Development:
  Design, build, and maintain scalable, reusable automated testing frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Katalon Studio.
• TDD & Architecture Support:
  Partner with development teams to promote and implement Test-Driven Development, ensuring testability is built into system design.
• CI/CD Pipeline Integration:
  Integrate automated test suites into Git Lab CI/CD pipelines to support nightly builds and continuous smoke/regression testing.
• Test Automation Execution:
  Translate manual test cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria into efficient automated test scripts.
• Defect Management:
  Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues and validate fixes.
• Reporting & Metrics:
  Develop clear, metrics-driven reports and dashboards to communicate product quality and release readiness to stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 7+ years in software quality assurance.
• At least 4+ years focused on automation testing.
• Strong experience with Selenium and/or Katalon Studio.
• Proficiency in Java with strong object-oriented programming principles.
• Hands-on experience with Git Lab, including branching strategies and CI/CD pipeline configuration.
• Proven experience in Test-Driven Development using frameworks such as JUnit.
• Experience testing RESTful and SOAP APIs using tools like Postman, Katalon, or Rest Assured.
• Solid SQL knowledge for data validation and test setup.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (Sauce Labs, Browser Stack).
• Familiarity with additional programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Type Script.
• QA certifications (ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer).

• Clearance:
  Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Background checks may include Criminal History, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Professional Certifications, and Credit History. (Public Trust investigations typically take 4–8 weeks and require fingerprinting.)
• Work Environment:
  Flexible/remote, with occasional on-site support as needed.
• Salary Range: $90,000 – $138,000 annually.
• Benefits: SFI offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details available at SFI Careers.
• This is a full-time, W2 position.
• No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.
• Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.
• SFI participates in E-Verify.