Test Automation Engineer

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting. M9 Solutions is seeking a **Test Automation Engineer** to work **remotely** in support of a government contract for a client located in **Washington,** **DC.** An active **Public Trust clearance** is required. **Responsibilities** - Develop an automation test strategy and execution plan aligned with release and quality objectives. - Design, develop, and maintain UI, API, and integration automation suites with traceable coverage. - Leverage Tricentis capabilities to support automated testing and overall quality objectives. - Develop complex test scenarios covering edge cases, failure modes, and critical application functionality. - Perform test execution and results analysis to identify defects and isolate root causes. - Conduct system integration and validation testing across functional, performance, and reliability requirements. - Develop and maintain quality control artifacts covering regression coverage, test data management, and standards compliance. - Perform defect trend analysis and provide recommendations to improve product design, testability, and overall process quality. - Identify and implement framework and tooling improvements that increase automation reliability, maintainability, and adoption across teams. - Collaborate with engineering, product, and other technical stakeholders to communicate findings, resolve defects, and continuously improve software quality. **Required Skills and Qualifications** - Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required. - An active Public Trust level clearance is required. - 6 – 7 years of relevant test automation and quality engineering experience. - Hands-on experience with Tricentis test automation solutions. - Strong experience building automated tests using TypeScript/JavaScript and/or Java or C#. - Hands-on expertise with front-end frameworks such as React, Next.js, or Angular, including component and UI testing. - Proficiency with modern testing tools and patterns, including Testing Library, UI automation approaches, API testing, contract testing, and reliable test design. - Experience testing backend services and microservices, including Spring Boot. - Experience managing dependencies and builds using tools such as Maven. - Experience with container-based integration testing, such as Testcontainers, and designing repeatable test environments. - Ability to design and maintain scalable automation frameworks using sound engineering practices, including clean code, modularity, version control, and CI/CD integration. - Strong troubleshooting and defect isolation skills with the ability to interpret test results and identify root causes across UI, API, data, and environment layers. - Demonstrated ability to improve quality processes, define testing standards, and drive adoption across teams. - Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to translate testing findings into clear recommendations for engineering and product partners. - Familiarity with AI-assisted development and testing workflows using tools such as OpenCode, Claude Code, and Gemini Vertex AI to accelerate test creation, analysis, and triage while maintaining code quality and security expectations. GH 1036 **Full-Time Employee Compensation** - M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. - M9 Benefits - Salary Range $105,000—$125,000 USD M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [hr@m9solutions.com](mailto:hr@m9solutions.com) or 703-936-0880. M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents. With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.