Senior QA Automation Engineer (Remote) - GovCIO - Raleigh, NC

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for Sr. QA Automation Engineer to provide senior-level expertise in designing scalable test automation strategies, leading complex testing efforts, and mentoring junior engineers. This position will be a fully remote position within the United States.

Responsibilities

Advanced Testing & Quality Engineering

Architect, design, and implement robust automation frameworks using Cypress, Playwright, Selenium (Java), or AI‑assisted testing tools.

Lead complex test planning and execution for functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing.

Conduct advanced API, interface, data validation, and web-services testing using tools such as ReadyAPI, Postman, Wave, and AMP.

Perform deep-dive analysis across complex system integrations, enterprise APIs, and data flows to identify root causes and quality risks.

Drive optimization of test execution strategies and automation coverage across CI/CD pipelines.

Test Strategy, Planning & Process Leadership

Lead development of scalable, enterprise-grade test strategies aligned to program goals, system architectures, and integration requirements.

Ensure adherence to established QA processes while guiding continuous improvement efforts.

Own development and maintenance of the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) at scale.

Oversee creation and refinement of test plans, test cases, and automation scripts.

Provide senior-level reporting and analysis of test metrics, quality KPIs, and readiness assessments.

Tools, Technology & Engineering Enablement

Act as subject matter expert on cloud-based testing approaches leveraging AWS environments.

Mentor teams in best practices for CI/CD execution using Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, and GitHub.

Evaluate emerging tools and technologies, recommending adoption strategies to enhance quality engineering maturity.

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