Sr. Automation Test Engineer I (6452) - MetroStar - Washington, District of Columbia

As a Sr. Automation Tester I, you'll design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to ensure software systems are reliable, secure, and compliant with federal standards, with the goal of making an impact across the federal government. Our delivery team is responsible for ensuring the quality, security, and performance of mission-critical government systems, and you'll collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders in an Agile environment to identify defects, improve test coverage, and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines-helping strengthen the reliability and scalability of systems that support federal operations.

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed withour people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you'll do:
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for web, API, and/or desktop applications
• Execute automated and manual test cases to validate system functionality, performance, and security
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Collaborate with development teams to identify, document, and track defects using approved tools
• Perform regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT) support
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports in compliance with government documentation standards
• Ensure applications meet federal compliance requirements (e.g., accessibility, security, performance)
• Support CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reporting to project stakeh