CO - P4661 - Test Automation Developer

The position emphasizes hand-on test automation development, optimization of test coverage, and proactive engagement with the broader project team to foster consistent, reliable and scalable testing practices. A successful candidate will be adept at integrating automated testing processes into Agile workflows and will continuously seek to refine and modernize testing tools and methodologies.

This is a restricted position. Continued employment is contingent on the availability of grant or non-general funds

Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

• Design, build and maintain robust automated test frameworks and reusable test scripts for legacy and new systems.
• Develop and execute automated test cases to validate functionality, performance and reliability across platforms.
• Partner with Business Analysts, Business Systems Analysts and Developers to understand project/system requirements and deliver optimal testing coverage.
• Identify, document and track defects, working proactively with development teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Enhance and evolve testing strategies, tools and methodologies aligned with emerging best practices.
• Implement and manage automated testing solutions within CI/CD pipelines for both on-prem and cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, etc.) environments.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, organizational procedures, COV security (Sec
  530 etc.) and industry benchmarks.
• Document system testing information for repetition and replication across teams and systems where viable.

• Experience in test automation using tools such as Selenium, Junit, TestNG, Cypress or similar, Selenium expertise preferred.
• Experience and proficiency working within containerized environments such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD workflows using platforms such as Git Lab, Github or Azure Dev Ops.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and the complete software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated ability to debug, troubleshoot and optimize test scripts for high performance and precision.
• Exceptional problem-solving mindset with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

• Job Identification 10255
• Job Category Engineering and Technology
• Posting Date 03/03/2026, 03:49 PM
• Apply Before 03/11/2026, 03:55 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, Richmond, VA, 23219, US