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Sr Test Automation Engineer

DXC Technology
Ashburn, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026
Job Description

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private, and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new performance levels, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

Essential Job Functions

  • Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and to obtain the required security clearance
  • Framework & Test Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable, reusable automated testing frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Katalon Studio.
  • TDD & Architecture Support:
  • Partner with development teams to promote and implement Test-Driven Development (TDD), ensuring testability is built into system design.
  • CI/CD Pipeline Integration: Integrate automated test suites into GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support nightly builds and continuous smoke/regression testing.
  • Test Automation Execution: Translate manual test cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria into efficient and reliable automated test scripts.
  • Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues and validate fixes.
  • Reporting & Metrics: Develop clear, metrics-driven reports and dashboards to communicate product quality and release readiness to stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 7 years in software quality assurance
  • At least 4 years focused on automation testing
  • Strong experience with Selenium and/or Katalon Studio
  • Proficiency in Java with strong object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
  • Hands-on experience with GitLab, including branching strategies and CI/CD pipeline configuration
  • Proven experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) using frameworks such as JUnit
  • Experience testing RESTful and SOAP APIs using tools like Postman, Katalon, or RestAssured
  • Solid SQL knowledge for data validation and test setup
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

Other Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., Sauce Labs, BrowserStack)
  • Familiarity with additional programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
  • QA certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer)

Other Information

  • Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and to obtain the required security clearance
  • Background checks may include Criminal History, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Professional Certifications, and Credit History. (Public Trust investigations typically take 4–8 weeks and require fingerprinting.)
  • Work Environment: On-site support in SCIF
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.
  • This is a full-time, W2 position.
  • No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer — all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

If you are an applicant from the United States, Guam, or Puerto Rico

DXC Technology Company (DXC) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. View postings below .

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