Senior Appian QA Automation Engineer

Groundswell•Wyoming, MI

1d•$136,969 - $165,023•Remote

About The Position

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together. What You'll do: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Appian QA Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and execution of automated testing strategies for mission-critical Appian applications. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in building scalable automation frameworks, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and driving quality across the full product lifecycle. You will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, partnering closely with developers, product teams, and project leadership to ensure high-quality, performant, and reliable Appian solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in QA automation, with strong hands-on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks
Experience testing Appian or other low-code/BPM platforms
Proficiency in Python-based automation (or similar languages)
Strong experience with CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
Experience with API testing and backend automation
Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., Locust, JMeter, or similar)
Proven ability to manage testing efforts across multiple projects simultaneously
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and QA best practices
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work remotely with flexibility to support East Coast hours
Must be able to obtain and maintain up to a Secret level security clearance . (U.S Citizenship required for clearance purposes)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Selenium, Playwright, or similar frontend automation tools
Experience modernizing or migrating legacy test frameworks
Familiarity with DevOps practices and release operations
Trusted Tester Certification (508 compliance)
Experience supporting enterprise-scale or product-based releases
Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement scalable automation frameworks (Python or similar) for testing Appian applications
Define and lead automated testing strategies, including functional, regression, API, performance, and end-to-end testing
Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins) to support automated testing across build, install, upgrade, and backward compatibility workflows
Develop and execute performance and load testing strategies (e.g., Locust or similar tools) to validate application scalability under real-world conditions
Design and implement API-level automated tests, reducing reliance on manual tools and ensuring full system coverage
Lead QA efforts across multiple projects, ensuring consistency, scalability, and adherence to best practices
Support release readiness by coordinating cross-functional testing efforts, including security, performance, and accessibility validation
Analyze defects and testing results to identify root causes, trends, and opportunities for continuous improvement
Collaborate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to user story development and acceptance criteria, ensuring testability and quality are built in early
Serve as a technical advisor and mentor, providing guidance through code reviews, demos, and knowledge sharing