Test Automation Engineer

CapTech Consulting • Richmond, VA

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a mid-level Test Automation Engineer to join our Quality Engineering practice. In this role you will design, build, and maintain automated test suites for client engagements spanning web, mobile, and API-driven systems. You will work as an embedded member of cross-functional delivery teams, partnering with developers, business analysts, and client stakeholders to make quality a continuous, measurable part of the software delivery lifecycle rather than a final gate. Because this is a consulting role, the technology stack, industry, and team culture will change from project to project. Success depends as much on adaptability and client communication as on technical depth. The ideal candidate is comfortable joining an engagement mid-stream, assessing the existing testing landscape, and recommending a pragmatic automation approach that delivers value within the engagement timeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Three to six years of professional experience in software quality engineering, with at least two years focused on test automation.
• Proficiency in at least one object-oriented or scripting language used for automation, such as Java, JavaScript or TypeScript, Python, or C#.
• Hands-on experience with at least one modern UI automation tool such as Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Working knowledge of API testing, including REST services, authentication patterns, and contract or schema validation.
• Experience integrating automated suites into a CI/CD pipeline and working comfortably with Git-based version control.
• Solid understanding of agile delivery, the software development lifecycle, and defect management workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain testing decisions to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Prior consulting or client-facing delivery experience.
• Experience with mobile automation using Appium, XCUITest, or Espresso.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter, k6, or Gatling.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerized test execution with Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with accessibility testing standards such as WCAG 2.1, or with security testing fundamentals.
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer or a cloud provider associate certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated functional, regression, and integration test suites for web, mobile, and API layers.
• Build and extend reusable test frameworks using page object, data-driven, and behavior-driven patterns that other engineers can adopt quickly.
• Integrate automated tests into continuous integration and delivery pipelines so that every build produces meaningful quality signal.
• Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to translate acceptance criteria into clear, traceable test scenarios.
• Triage failing tests, isolate root causes, and distinguish product defects from test instability or environment issues.
• Contribute to performance, accessibility, and security testing efforts in partnership with specialist teams.
• Define and report quality metrics such as coverage, defect escape rate, and pipeline stability to both technical teams and client leadership.
• Mentor junior engineers and client team members on automation practices, code review standards, and test design.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, estimation, and sprint planning, advocating for testability in every story.

Benefits

• customizable career progression
• comprehensive benefits package
• Programs offering certification and tuition support
• digital on-demand learning courses
• mentorship
• skill development paths
• Employee Resource Groups
• Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree