Test Automation Engineer

Acuity • Reston, VA

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About The Position

Acuity, Inc. seeks a Test Automation Engineer to support a federal client by designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions across development, test, and release activities. This role builds automated test frameworks, test scripts, and validation suites to verify software functionality, data accuracy, system behavior, and overall solution quality. The Test Automation Engineer works closely with developers, analysts, and engineers to improve test coverage, accelerate regression testing, and confirm that delivered capabilities meet requirements and quality standards. Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in test automation, software quality engineering, or automated validation support
• Experience designing and developing automated test scripts and frameworks
• Experience automating functional, integration, regression, API, and data validation testing
• Experience identifying , documenting, and tracking defects through resolution
• Experience validating software functionality, integrations, and data against requirements
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD or deployment workflows
• Experience working with developers and analysts in Agile delivery environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. suitability

Nice To Haves

• Experience testing data pipelines, analytics platforms, or cloud-based applications
• Experience with JIRA or similar defect and workflow tracking tools
• Experience with test automation frameworks, scripting, and reusable test design patterns
• Experience supporting regression, integration, and data validation automation
• Experience supporting federal or regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, test scripts, and validation suites
• Build and execute automated tests for functional, integration, regression, API, and data validation scenarios
• Automate test execution across development, test, and pre-production environments
• Validate software behavior, data outputs, and workflows against requirements and acceptance criteria
• Identify , document, track, and verify defects through resolution
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and release workflows
• Maintain test evidence, execution results, defect logs, and quality documentation
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and engineers to reproduce issues and verify fixes
• Support release validation, regression cycles, and test readiness activities
• Improve test coverage, repeatability, reliability, and maintainability through automation best practices

Benefits

• Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture
• Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Up to $6,000/year combined for training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level