Enterprise - Senior Test Engineer - REST, CI/CD, Automation

Erias Ventures•Columbia, MD

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About The Position

Erias Ventures is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated test solutions across both back-end services (REST APIs) and web user interfaces. This role requires strong hands-on engineering skills in Linux command-line tooling, Python-based automation, containerized test execution (Docker/Podman), and CI/CD integration using Jenkins and GitLab pipelines. The successful candidate will also help evolve our existing in-house automation framework, including planning and executing migration efforts from legacy Robot Framework implementations to newer platforms. Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.

Requirements

Eight (8) years' experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity is required.
Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Strong experience with Linux and Bash shell scripting, with demonstrated ability to work effectively from the command-line and process/report on large data sets (logs, test artifacts, results).
Advanced experience building test automation in Python, including Pytest-based frameworks and best practices for maintainable automated testing.
Strong hands-on experience with Docker (or Podman) including building, versioning, and maintaining images used in automation and CI/CD workflows.
Working knowledge of Jenkins and GitLab pipelines, including running containerized workloads and managing automated test stages.
Experience with REST API testing, including validation of responses, authentication flows, and negative/error-path testing.
Familiarity with Robot Framework UI automation using Selenium library (Python).
Solid understanding of how to architect a test automation harness/framework for UI and/or API testing (test structure, configuration, reporting, environment management).
Familiarity with SQL and tools such as SQL Developer, including writing queries and using them within automated validation steps.
A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required.
Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning and executing test automation framework migrations (e.g., Robot Framework to Microsoft Playwright or Robot Framework AIO).
Experience improving CI performance, parallelization, and test execution efficiency in containerized environments.
Strong debugging skills across services, CI logs, containers, and test reporting outputs.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for back-end REST APIs and web-based user interfaces.
Build and maintain a scalable, reliable test automation harness (framework) including execution, reporting, data setup/teardown, and CI/CD integration.
Implement and expand Python-based test automation using Pytest, including fixtures, test data strategies, and robust assertions/validation.
Create and maintain Docker/Podman container images used to run automation consistently across developer environments and CI pipelines.
Integrate automated test execution into Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD pipelines, ensuring repeatable runs, clear reporting, and actionable results.
Use Linux command-line tools and Bash shell scripting to locate, parse, transform, and report on large volumes of logs, test output, and system data.
Support and extend UI automation using Robot Framework and the Python Selenium library, including test stability improvements and best practices.
Collaborate with stakeholders to plan, estimate, and break down work for migrating the current in-house test harness from legacy Robot Framework to a modern alternative (e.g., Robot Framework AIO or Microsoft Playwright).
Write and maintain SQL queries (using SQL Developer or similar tooling) and integrate database validation steps into automated tests were appropriate.
Troubleshoot CI failures and test irregularity/volatility, improve test reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement of the overall QA automation approach.

Benefits

Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
Company subsidized Medical Coverage
100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance
Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
Onboarding and Annual Swag
Company Paid Professional Development and Training