Automation Test Engineer

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Are you ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and fearless team that values your well-being and individuality? At Niyam, we’re not just a company; we’re a close-knit community of experts and leaders dedicated to providing IT solutions for esteemed clients.

Niyam provides IT solutions to improve system efficiency while optimizing the value that we deliver to our customers. Our team members have the drive and the right mindset to take ownership of the projects they work on. They partner with our customers, going the extra mile when necessary to ensure success.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: We’ve got you covered with 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Peace of Mind: Enjoy free short-term and long-term disability coverage, ensuring your financial security in any situation.
• Flexible Work Hours: Life doesn’t always fit into a 9 to 5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
• Remote and Hybrid Work: Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote and hybrid work options on our projects.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with our generous paid time off policy.
• Retirement Plans: We care about your future. Niyam offers retirement plans to help you secure your long-term financial goals.
• Career Growth: Niyam is not just a job; it’s a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities (including technology and business conferences) for training and advancement within the company.
• Great People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community.
• Great Environment: Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.

Join us in creating a workplace where innovation, diversity, and well-being thrive. Your journey at Niyam awaits. Apply today!

Niyam is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to join our team in support of our work with a federal client. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. This hybrid role will  design, implement, and execute comprehensive testing and evaluation protocols that ensure compliance with system requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automated testing frameworks, Agile methodologies, and Test Driven Development, with the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software and hardware solutions.  Candidate must be able to work onsite at client location in Ashburn, VA. 

Roles And Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and execute testing protocols to validate system and application requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing scripts and frameworks for application products.
• Conduct regression, smoke, and integration testing for IT applications.
• Evaluate test cases, document results, and deliver regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Provide expertise to support user requirements for complex software and hardware applications.
• Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and development lifecycles.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to identify, isolate, and resolve software defects.
• Ensure adherence to Agile and QA methodologies throughout the development cycle.

Requirements:

• US Citizen with ability to successfully complete federal background investigation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of Agile and QA methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, WebDriver).
• Hands-on experience with Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Experience in regression, smoke, and integration testing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Niyam IT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, disability, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.