REMOTE| Sr| Software Developer In Test |SDET|Automation Engineer

Job description
Job Title: Senior Automation Test Engineer

Softrams is one of the fastest growing digital services firms in the Washington Metropolitan regions crafting human-centered solutions and empowering digital services with focus on HX, AI, cloud, DevOps, and cyber security. Our offices are in Leesburg VA, Baltimore MD, and Plano TX, and our teams are spread across the U.S.

1. Recognized as a Top Workplace USA (2026)

2. Recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Technology (2026, 2021)

3. INC 5000, Fastest growing companies in America (2026, 2026)

4. Washington Business Journal Top 75 Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Washington area

5. 2020 NXT UP - Top Federal Emerging Technology and consulting firms

6. 2020 Inaugural DC Metro’s Most Successful Companies

7. 2020 Washington Technology Fast 50

8. NVTC Tech 100 (2020, 201+)

Job Description:

Softrams is seeking an Automation Test Engineer/SDET with strong experience using Java-Selenium and other interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming languages (Python) to join a collaborative and agile team that supports and builds modern, usable, and responsive applications for mission-critical U.S. federal government health IT solutions.

Federal Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Federal Position of Trust clearance designation.

• Must reside in and be able to perform work in the United States.

• Must have lived in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

• 8 years of application development experience

• 3+ years of Agile cloud development experience required

• Minimum of 3 years of Automation testing experience using one or more frameworks like Selenium/Cucumber/Gauge/cypress/TestNG

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python and SQL

• Familiarity with testing REST APIs using tools and related automation.

• Experience with sources control tools like GIT.

• Experience with working in agile team.

• Hands-on experience with applications supported by Postgres databases

• Experience with development and maintenance using GitHub and Jenkins

• Experience working in agile environments using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Slack

• Experience working with AWS ecosystem and related tools and technologies.

• Strong written & verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Electronic Data Interface (EDI) processing

• Experience with Java and related frameworks, Python is a plus

• Experience with 270/271 transactions and/or other X12 data formats

• Experience with healthcare data, specifically Medicare/Medicaid

• AWS certifications

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and understand complex business and engineering challenges

• Experience with automation testing concepts, framework & best practices from industry in automating web and backend applications.

• Experience creating automation for Angular applications.

• Experience with sources control tools like GIT.

• Familiarity with writing database scripts for backend validation.

• Aptitude and ability to learn new languages as needed.

• Keep up to date with the latest testing tools and techniques.

• Excellent knowledge in designing and implementing customized test automation frameworks as needed.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python and SQL

• Familiarity with testing REST APIs using tools.

• Knowledge of performance testing using tools such as Performance Center or LoadRunner (LRE2026R2).

• Experience with continuous integration and delivery tools such as Jenkins.

• Understanding of cloud computing concepts and experience with AWS cloud platform.

• Good knowledge using various IDEs like IntelliJ.

• Experience with collaboration and tracking tools, such as Mural, Slack, JIRA and Confluence.

• Develop and implement program test plans, quality assurance plans, programs, and procedures using the testing tools.

• Document of test cases and ability to work with development team to validate/recreate.

• Execute test scripts during internal system testing.

• Familiarity with automated regression testing.

• Document test results for incorporation into the Requirements Traceability and Verification Matrix.

• Provide support to UAT testing during acceptance testing, including test script walkthroughs, data creation, document testing issues and test results, and answering questions on system functionality.

• Work with agile team members to make sure functional objectives are met.

• Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.

• Contribute to team discussion and agile ceremonies.

• Collaborate with developers to ensure that tests are integrated into the development process.

• Conduct code reviews to identify potential issues before they reach testing.

• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve testing processes and methodologies.

• Provide guidance and training to other members of the testing team.

Benefits and Perks:

• 65%-75% company-sponsored (including dependents) premiums towards medical, dental and vision insurance. For eligible plans and tiers, we provide 100% company-paid medical insurance. 100% employer sponsored STD, LTD and life insurance (min $100K). Voluntary life insurance option available.

• Retirement 401(k) plan with employer matching. Immediate vesting.

• Vacation and sick leave.

• Maternity and parental leave.

• Discretionary bonuses, spot awards, gifts, and tenure-based rewards.

• Company-sponsored role-based training and certifications.

• Monthly Doordash DashPass subscription.

• Group discounts via LifeMart ADP

Public Trust Clearance:

This role requires the hired candidate to go through public clearance. A minimum of 3 years of stay in the U.S. within the last 5 years is a must to be eligible to qualify for public trust clearance sponsorship.

Work Location:

We have open-collaboration offices in Leesburg VA and Baltimore MD for those who may prefer to work on-site. However, Softrams is a 100% remote-first team environment. Softrams works in the eastern time zone and standard work hours are +am ET to 5pm ET with flexibility around start and end times based on team needs.

About Softrams:

Softrams is a Maryland & Virginia-based small business information technology, consulting, and solutions provider specializing in emerging technologies for UX/UI, Mobile Apps, DevOps, Big Data Analytics, Data Science, and Cyber Security. We offer innovative technology implementations and build customer-centric services that are simple, intuitive, scalable, efficient, and usable.

EEO Statement:

Softrams, LLC. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Softrams is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.