Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with a strong background in implementing test automation frameworks for large-scale ERP integration projects. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with the State or large local / federal government entities on major IT modernization initiatives involving the replacement of legacy systems used across multiple agencies. This role requires technical expertise in test automation, strong knowledge of ERP integrations, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to streamline testing processes, reduce redundancy, and ensure statutory compliance.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of test automation frameworks across multiple systems integrating into a single ERP system.
• Create and maintain structured, scalable, and reusable automation frameworks to support consistent automated testing practices.
• Develop reusable test automation libraries to reduce redundancy and improve testing efficiency across multiple agencies.
• Script, modify, and enhance automated test cases using selected automation tools, ensuring adherence to coding and scripting best practices.
• Ensure complex automated scripts are maintained for scalability and reusability across projects and iterations.
• Identify, prioritize, and sequence automated test cases based on business priorities and mission-critical / statutory requirements.
• Define and manage automated regression testing needs, adapting to application changes and ERP integrations.
• Specify and manage test data requirements for automated scenarios to ensure complete coverage.
• Validate that test environments are properly configured for automation execution.
• Execute automated test cases, log defects, and report results, providing detailed defect documentation for developers and analysts.
• Work closely with QA Leads, analysts, developers, and stakeholders to align automation strategy with business and technical goals.
• Evaluate individual business systems to confirm ERP integrations support their core and statutory functions.
• Collaborate on integration and remediation testing for third-party (agency business) systems.
• Partner with program leadership to ensure automation efforts align with project governance standards and federal / state financial regulations.
• Provide comprehensive reporting on automation coverage, defect trends, efficiency gains, and risk areas.
• Establish and promote automation best practices, including coding standards, documentation, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Regularly review automation outcomes to identify opportunities for process optimization and increased efficiency.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to QA Analysts and junior automation engineers.
• Support cross-team collaboration to ensure consistent adoption of automation practices across entities.
• Perform other related responsibilities as needed to support program success.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or 7+ years of relative professional experience
• Development background preferred (experience with any combination of Java, C#, Python)
• Professional experience with testing tools (Postman, UFTOne, Tricentis Tosca, etc)
• Working experience with Oracle PeopleSoft
• Effective interpersonal, consultative, organizational skills, oral and written communication
• Strong experience in automation frameworks (Data driven, BDD, etc)
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and manage multiple projects while being flexible to change
• Capability in mentoring team members
• Experience with CI / CD and DevOps
• Ability to present effectively to all levels of management and stakeholders
• Knowledge of IT architecture and industry standards