Test Engineer - Automation & API Testing

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only (No Dual Citizenship)Clearance: Must be eligible for Public TrustPosition OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Test Engineer to support the testing and modernization of enterprise federal applications. The successful candidate will design, develop, and execute automated and manual tests to ensure functional correctness, performance, integration reliability, and application quality.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test cases.Build and maintain automated UI tests using Selenium, Playwright, or comparable frameworks.Develop and execute API test suites using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools.Perform SQL queries and database testing to verify application data integrity.Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines.Identify, document, investigate, and track defects through resolution.Collaborate with software developers, business analysts, and product owners.Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to release readiness activities.Maintain test documentation and requirements traceability.Mandatory Qualifications5 7 years of hands-on software testing experience.Strong Selenium or Playwright test automation experience.Practical REST API and integration testing experience.SQL and relational database validation skills.Experience with Agile/Scrum and CI/CD environments.Experience with defect tracking and test management tools.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.Preferred QualificationsJava, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript automation scripting.Experience with performance and accessibility testing.Federal application or regulated-industry experience.Familiarity with Section 508, FISMA, and NIST frameworks.