Automation Test Engineer — Herndon, VA

Peraton Overview 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. Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is in Herndon, VA. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program, for the Diplomatic Technology (DT). This role requires excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively within a large, diverse program. As part of the Automation Testing Team, you will build and execute automated test scripts, contribute to Agile development efforts and help ensure high-quality software delivery. Roles and Responsibilities : • Work within an Agile Team to plan and develop automated test scripts to support the integration testing requirements of the teams you support. • Create, execute, and maintain automated tests using modern frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools. • Generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools. • Maintain a Kanban board with tasks and report out the status of your work during scheduled standup meetings. • Collaborate with developers and testers to validate APIs, web services, and system integrations. Work Location: Herndon, VA #DOSCSM Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : • Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience. • Good knowledge of functional, environmental, operational, and performance testing. • Problem-solving skills to isolate and document issues and defects. • Interest and ability to program in text-based languages and object-oriented languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript). • Exposure to software engineering principles and basic test automation concepts. • Experience in an agile testing environment including Test-Driven Development (TDD). • Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). • U.S. Citizenship required. • Must be able to obtain or have an Active Secret (or higher) clearance. Interim clearances acceptable Preferred Qualifications : • Familiarity with using AI-assisted development or testing tools. • Experience developing automated test scripts using Java or other programming languages. • Experience with Selenium WebDriver and Gauge a plus. • Experience writing SQL scripts for Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc. Target Salary Range $80,000 - $128,000. 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. Benefits Statement Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.