Senior QA Automation Engineer

Groundswell

Senior Appian QA Automation Engineer leading automated testing for Appian applications. Join Groundswell's mission to drive innovation in government technology solutions with high-quality software.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $136,969 - $165,023 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureJenkinsJMeterPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, design, and implement scalable automation frameworks (Python or similar) for testing Appian applications
Define and lead automated testing strategies, including functional, regression, API, performance, and end-to-end testing
Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins) to support automated testing across build, install, upgrade, and backward compatibility workflows
Develop and execute performance and load testing strategies (e.g., Locust or similar tools) to validate application scalability under real-world conditions
Design and implement API-level automated tests, reducing reliance on manual tools and ensuring full system coverage
Lead QA efforts across multiple projects, ensuring consistency, scalability, and adherence to best practices
Support release readiness by coordinating cross-functional testing efforts, including security, performance, and accessibility validation
Analyze defects and testing results to identify root causes, trends, and opportunities for continuous improvement
Collaborate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to user story development and acceptance criteria, ensuring testability and quality are built in early
Serve as a technical advisor and mentor, providing guidance through code reviews, demos, and knowledge sharing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in QA automation, with strong hands-on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks
Experience testing Appian or other low-code/BPM platforms
Proficiency in Python-based automation (or similar languages)
Strong experience with CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
Experience with API testing and backend automation
Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., Locust, JMeter, or similar)
Proven ability to manage testing efforts across multiple projects simultaneously
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and QA best practices
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work remotely with flexibility to support East Coast hours
Must be able to obtain and maintain up to a Secret level security clearance . (U.S Citizenship required for clearance purposes)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
Flexible work schedule
On-site gym and childcare option

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pythonautomation frameworksautomated testingAPI testingperformance testingload testingCI/CD pipelinesfunctional testingregression testingend-to-end testing

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsleadershipcollaborationmentoringflexibilityorganizational skillsattention to detailcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in BusinessSecret level security clearance