Lead Test Automation Engineer

Job description

Lead Test Automation Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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**The Opportunity:**

CACI is seeking a Lead Automation Test Engineer to join our team and support the Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology (IT) (BEAGLE) contract.

You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge, skills and experience to building a truly modern application that is new development and cloud native.

If you thrive in a culture of innovation and bring creative ideas to solve complex technical and procedural problems at the at the team and portfolio levels, then this opportunity is for you!

Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting best practices in agile software development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

You will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the nation’s safety and security.

**Responsibilities:**

As a Lead Software Test Automation Engineer, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•Plan, design, and execute comprehensive test strategies for complex web and mobile applications supporting mission critical systems.

•Define, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks and best practices, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and efficiency.

•Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts and frameworks using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and Cucumber (BDD).

•Mentor and guide test engineers, provide technical expertise, code reviews.

•Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for QA processes and tools.

•Participate in Agile Scrum development methodology ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, scrum, backlog refinement, defining tasks/tests, estimating LOE, testing, tracking work done, retrospective, demonstration, etc.)

•Champion quality software.

**Qualifications:**

_Required:_

+ U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria include, but are not limited to:
+ 1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud
+ 1-year check for illegal drug use
+ 3-year check for felony convictions
+ Expertise in Manual Functional Testing processes, Automated Testing (Java, Selenium, Cucumber, SQL), and Continuous Integration
+ College degree (B.S. or greater) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems, or a related discipline.
+ 7+ years of experience in an IT related field (7+ years) with 5-7 or more years analyzing, designing, and implementing software test automation solutions
+ Strong proficiency in Java for test automation development.
+ Expert-level experience with Selenium WebDriver for building and maintaining robust web automation frameworks.
+ Demonstrated experience with Cucumber/Gherkin (BDD) for defining and executing automated test scenarios.
+ Advanced SQL querying skills for backend validation, data manipulation, and database testing.
+ Expertise with API testing (e.g., authentication, response codes, payload creation, payload validation) and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured).
+ Proficiency with test management tools (Jira preferred) and version control systems (Git preferred).
+ Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
+ Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication (written and verbal) skills.

_Desired:_

•Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).

•Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and testing applications deployed in the cloud.

•Hands-on experience with mobile automation tools such as Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, or similar.

•Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

•Experience with accessibility Section 508 testing using ANDI.

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**What You Can Expect:**

**A culture of integrity.**

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do.

As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

**An environment of trust.**

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day.

You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

**A focus on continuous growth.**

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

**Your potential is limitless.** So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

(https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

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**Pay Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$103,800 - $218,100

_CACI is_ _an Equal Opportunity Employer._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any_ _other protected characteristic._

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