Automation Test Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Test Automation Engineer with a proven background in test automation frameworks, a solid understanding of relational databases, and experience with Microsoft Power Platform development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and executing automated test plans while also supporting manual/functional testing efforts as needed, with opportunity to assist in development efforts to implement new features.

 

Why Acuity?

Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for UI and API testing
• Execute manual and functional tests during feature development or regression cycles
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to ensure application quality and coverage
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests
• Analyze test results, identify bugs, and document issues clearly and accurately
• Participate in sprint planning, grooming, and retrospective meetings as part of an Agile team
• Provide input on testability and potential risks during the design and development phases
• Support testing for applications built with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software test automation (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar)
• Familiarity with source control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to perform manual testing as needed to ensure full test coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
• Experience with Power Apps Test Studio or similar tools
• Familiarity with ALM processes and testing strategies in low-code/no-code environments
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and QA best practices
• Microsoft certifications related to testing or Power Platform (e.g., PL-100, ISTQB)

Clearance Requirement

• Must have US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a High Risk Public Trust clearance.

 

 

Min

USD $115,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position represents Acuity's good faith estimate of the compensation for this job title at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, contract requirements, applicable labor categories, and, where applicable, contract award and funding.