Hicks

Sr. Automation Tester - Remote
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Arlington, Virginia Contract Sep 11, 2026

Sr. Automation Tester - Remote
12 month contract
Looking for strong Java experience



Must Have:

  • Strong Testing background – Manual & Automation
  • Strong Java Skills
  • Strong Cucumber Skills
  • Must have Selenium/Playwright
  • Strong AWS experience
     

Nice To have:
  • AI Code Assist experience
  • Python experience


 

Skill Years/Level of Experience
Test Automation  
   
Java  
Manual Testing  
Defects Management  


Role Description: 

Develop and implement end-to-end testing strategies using quality processes and methodologies. Create and implement test plans. Monitor and manage test results, ensuring testing objectives have been satisfied. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
 
Transform testing into a continuous and efficient end-to-end quality engineering function using quality processes, tools, and methodologies significantly improving control, accuracy and integrity. Evolve more predictive and intelligent testing approaches based on automation and innovative testing products and solutions.
 
Design and develop test-driven engineering solutions and improve processes to deliver robust products and high-quality solutions. Scale testing efforts with cross-functional teams and create behavior driven scripts to support diverse scenarios. Work with test engineers, developers, architects and designers to develop test plans and implement functional, automated tests.
Testing activities will include designing and writing both manual and automated tests from functional requirements and automating tests in Java using Serenity, Selenium, and REST Assured to validate both UI and API requirements. Automation will run on Jenkins or GitLab and testers will review and report on results, coordinating with developers and creating defects as necessary. Testers will demonstrate new application functionality to product owners and coordinate UAT testing, as needed.