Senior Automation Architect
Job Description
Position Title: Senior Automation Architect
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Location: On‑site, Woodlawn, MD (5 days/week)
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Clearance: Must be able to obtain/maintain Public Trust
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Join One of the Largest Federal Humanitarian Modernization Programs in the Country
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We are seeking a Senior Automation Architect to drive innovation, elevate quality, and architect next‑generation test automation solutions for a mission that impacts millions of Americans. This is an opportunity to be a key technical leader in a high‑visibility federal enterprise environment, shaping the automation strategy that powers one of the nation’s most critical public‑service systems.
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What You’ll Do (High-Impact Responsibilities)
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• Architect, design, and implement cutting‑edge automation solutions using modern engineering best practices and enterprise‑grade technologies.
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• Build, enhance, and maintain robust automation frameworks, Selenium grids, and scalable test suites that accelerate delivery across complex systems.
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• Provide hands-on mentorship, technical guidance, and leadership to help teams rapidly adopt automation practices aligned with program goals.
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• Partner closely with integration teams to streamline automation runs across environments, ensuring reliable, high-quality deployments.
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• Lead automation strategy across BDD/TDD, Java‑based frameworks, API automation, and enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
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• Investigate, troubleshoot, and document defects while continuously improving automation maturity across the program.
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• Perform additional duties that contribute to the technical health and delivery excellence of the program.
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Core Qualifications (Your Foundation for Success)
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• Deep experience developing Selenium automation frameworks using JUnit/TestNG and creating Maven-based execution pipelines.
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• Proven ability to design, deploy, and maintain Selenium Grid for parallel, cross-platform execution.
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• Expertise creating automation artifacts: Feature files, test scenarios, step definitions, and custom automation utilities.
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• Hands-on experience executing automated regression suites through Jenkins CI/CD or similar pipelines.
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• Strong background testing Web Services using Parasoft, Rest Assured, SOAP UI, and custom Java-based test frameworks.
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• Solid SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL, DB2, Oracle).
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• Strong grounding in Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban) with experience leading ceremonies and serving as Scrum Master.
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Required Skills (How You’ll Shine)
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• Master’s + 5 years, Bachelor’s + 7 years, or 13+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.
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• Advanced knowledge of BDD/TDD methodologies and their application to automation frameworks.
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• Strong development experience with Java (preferred), JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
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• Experience with manual test creation, documentation, and defect reporting.
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• Proficiency with Parasoft for API and functional testing, including environment virtualization.
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• Familiarity with modern automation tools such as Playwright (preferred), Cypress, UiPath.
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• Ability to configure and maintain Selenium Grid for large-scale enterprise testing.
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• Expertise in REST API automation with REST Assured or equivalent Java libraries.
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• Experience with Web Services (REST, SOAP) and validating XML/JSON structures.
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• Comprehensive understanding of Agile delivery practices and ceremonies.
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Preferred Skills (Stand Out From the Crowd)
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• Experience running automated regression suites using Jenkins or Selenium Grid in high-volume environments.
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• Strong Git/Stash experience with PR workflows.
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• Previous work within the Social Security Administration’s modern development ecosystem (VersionOne/Agility, Confluence, SonarQube, Checkmarx).
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• Knowledge of AWS, virtualization, Docker, or containerized testing.
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• Exposure to AI-driven automation methods and self‑healing frameworks.
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• Understanding of synthetic test data generation strategies, including AI-driven approaches.
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• Experience executing tests in containerized or cloud-based environments.
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Why This Role Matters
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This is more than an engineering position—it's a chance to shape the technical backbone of a national-scale humanitarian program that millions of citizens rely on daily. As a Senior Automation Architect, you’ll directly influence the reliability, security, and speed of systems that support some of the most critical public services in the country.
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