Senior Test Automation Engineer (SME)

Job Locations US-MD-Lanham

As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets.

Peraton is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is a hands-on position focused on designing and developing automation frameworks, driving test coverage, and enabling continuous integration and delivery. The ideal candidate is a strong engineer who thinks like a tester, collaborates effectively across teams, and is passionate about delivering high-quality software. This position is in Lanham, Maryland.

What will you do:

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for mainframe and web applications
• Ensure automated tests are reliable, efficient, and integrated into CI/CD pipelines
• Identify high-value test automation opportunities and implement them to maximize coverage and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and stabilize flaky or failing tests, driving root-cause analysis
• Support collaboration with developers, QA engineers, DevOps, and product owners to ensure automation aligns with release goals
• Provide guidance and mentorship to peers on automation best practices
• Contribute to improving testing processes, tools, and standards across the team

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA OR 16 years of experience and a HS Diploma/Equivalent
• Solid understanding of software QA principles, test design, and agile development practices
• Strong programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#)
• Experience with modern automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, UiPath, QTP, HP-UFT, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, REST-assured)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development toolchains, including Jenkins, GitHub/GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, version control platforms, test management tools such as Xray for JIRA, and Atlassian-based work management tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green card holder- must have 3 or more US residency)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an MBI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current active IRS MBI Clearance strongly preferred
• Experience working with the federal government
• Knowledge of current IRS tax administration software applications
• Experience with IBM Mainframe or Unisys Mainframe applications and operations
• Experience with the following skills will be considered a significant plus:
• Hands on experience with technology standards such as: Java, Service Oriented Architecture/Web Services, SQL, XML, Agile Testing Methodology and the ability to proactively respond to emerging technology trends
• Utilization of Test Tools such as: IBM Rational Functional, Integration, Performance Tester, IBM Engineering Test Management, IBM Rational Test Virtualization Server, Jmeter, Junit, Parasoft - LoadTest, Selenium Automated Testing, SOAPUI (free version), INFOConnect, Pegasus, UiPath
• Familiarity with Accessibility Tools such as: Freedom Scientific JAWS; ZoomText; Dragon Naturally Speaking

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.