Groundswell

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Groundswell

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $136,969 - $165,023 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AzureJenkinsJMeterPython

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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