Sr Test Automation Engineer

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Ashburn, VA, USA
In-Office
77K-143K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Design, build, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Katalon. Implement TDD, integrate suites into GitLab CI/CD, automate manual test cases, validate REST/SOAP APIs, track defects, and produce quality reports. Work onsite in a SCIF with required U.S. citizenship and background checks.
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Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private, and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new performance levels, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and to obtain the required security clearance

  • Framework & Test Development:
    Design, build, and maintain scalable, reusable automated testing frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Katalon Studio.

  • TDD & Architecture Support:

  • Partner with development teams to promote and implement Test-Driven Development (TDD), ensuring testability is built into system design.

  • CI/CD Pipeline Integration:
    Integrate automated test suites into GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support nightly builds and continuous smoke/regression testing.

  • Test Automation Execution:
    Translate manual test cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria into efficient and reliable automated test scripts.

  • Defect Management:
    Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues and validate fixes.

  • Reporting & Metrics:
    Develop clear, metrics-driven reports and dashboards to communicate product quality and release readiness to stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)

  • Minimum 7+ years in software quality assurance

  • At least 4+ years focused on automation testing

  • Strong experience with Selenium and/or Katalon Studio

  • Proficiency in Java with strong object-oriented programming (OOP) principles

  • Hands-on experience with GitLab, including branching strategies and CI/CD pipeline configuration

  • Proven experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) using frameworks such as JUnit

  • Experience testing RESTful and SOAP APIs using tools like Postman, Katalon, or RestAssured

  • Solid SQL knowledge for data validation and test setup

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

Other Qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., Sauce Labs, BrowserStack)

  • Familiarity with additional programming languages such as PythonJavaScript, or TypeScript

  • QA certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer)

Other Information:

  • Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and to obtain the required security clearance

  • Background checks may include Criminal History, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Professional Certifications, and Credit History. (Public Trust investigations typically take 4–8 weeks and require fingerprinting.)

  • Work Environment:  On-site support in SCIF

  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.

  • This is a full-time, W2 position.

  • No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer — all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $76,700 - $142,500.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program.  DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

If you are an applicant from the United States, Guam, or Puerto Rico

DXC Technology Company (DXC) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. View postings below.

We participate in E-Verify. In addition to the posters already identified, DXC provides access to prospective employees for the Federal Minimum Wage Poster, Federal Polygraph Protection Act Poster as well as any state or locality specific applicant posters. To access the postings in the link below, select your state to view all applicable federal, state and locality postings. Postings are available in English, and in Spanish, where required. View postings below.

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Please note: DXC will respond only to requests for accommodations due to a disability.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • U.S. Citizenship required to obtain necessary security clearance
  • Minimum 7+ years in software quality assurance
  • At least 4+ years focused on automation testing
  • Strong experience with Selenium and/or Katalon Studio
  • Proficiency in Java with strong object-oriented programming principles
  • Hands-on experience with GitLab including branching strategies and CI/CD pipeline configuration
  • Proven experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) using frameworks such as JUnit
  • Experience testing RESTful and SOAP APIs using tools like Postman, Katalon, or RestAssured
  • Solid SQL knowledge for data validation and test setup
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work on-site in a SCIF and pass background checks
  • Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., Sauce Labs, BrowserStack)
  • Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
  • QA certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer)

DXC Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DXC Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by DXC Technology.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes multiple national carrier options and plan types, with HSA eligibility where applicable. Feedback suggests the medical, dental, and vision lineup is broad and comparable to large-firm offerings.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) program with employer matching and an annual true-up is available, with standard vesting provisions. This structure can help employees capture matching contributions over the year if contribution rates vary.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible or “unlimited” vacation is offered for many U.S. roles instead of accrual-based PTO. Feedback suggests the approach can support work-life balance when team norms allow adequate time away.

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The Company
HQ: Ashburn, VA
86,261 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 global IT services leader. Our more than 130,000 people in 70-plus countries are entrusted by our customers to deliver what matters most. We use the power of technology to deliver mission critical IT services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive business impact. DXC is an employer of choice with strong values, and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We are DXC.

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