Senior Test Automation Engineer

CGI•Reston, VA

7d•$108,300 - $154,300•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI has an immediate need for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest customers. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies. We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!. This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA. A hybrid working model is acceptable. The Senior Test Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust automated testing solutions to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications. This role works closely with engineering and product teams to understand system changes, validate functional and non-functional requirements, and continuously improve testing strategies. The ideal candidate brings strong programming skills, deep experience in test automation frameworks, and the ability to analyze complex systems while clearly documenting and communicating results.

Requirements

6+ years' experience in automated testing across web, API, backend, and data-driven applications
Hands-on expertise in test automation frameworks, including Behavior-Driven and Data-Driven models
Solid programming background in Java and Python, with a strong understanding of object-oriented design
Proficiency in regression, smoke, sanity, positive/negative, black box, and database testing
Experience developing and maintaining custom test tools and automation frameworks
Working knowledge of REST API testing using tools such as Postman and REST Assured
Practical experience with open-source automation tools (Selenium, Selenide, Cucumber, Gherkin)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Maven, and Nexus
Strong experience with version control and project tracking tools (Bitbucket, Jira)
Comfort working in Unix/Linux environments
Experience with cloud-based systems, particularly AWS services (S3, Lambda, EC2/EMR, Step Functions, SNS/SQS, DynamoDB, RDS, Redshift)
Proficiency with SQL and database technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex systems
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams