skywarditsolutions - Senior Software Engineer - Test Automation

• Serve as a senior engineer supporting CMS's modernization efforts, turning manual test cycles into automated, observable, fast-feedback systems that scale with the mission. • Design, build, and maintain test automation frameworks across the stack so quality is engineered in, not inspected at the end. • Champion shift-left quality: pair with developers on test strategy, push coverage upstream, and make sure quality is everyone's job, not a gate at the end of the pipeline. • Write real software (Python, preferably) to build test harnesses, fixtures, data generators, and tooling that developers actually want to use. • Own the API and UI automation layers, browser automation, and accessibility coverage where it counts. • Integrate tests deeply into CI/CD - parallelized, sharded, and tuned so the feedback loop is measured in minutes, not coffee breaks. • Hunt down flakiness like it's personal. Quarantine it, root-cause it, fix it, and put guardrails in place so it doesn't come back. • Design performance, load, and chaos experiments so the team knows how the system behaves before real users find out. • Contribute to architectural decisions, technical roadmaps, and engineering best practices across the program. Oh, and mentor the engineers around you while you're at it. • Partner cross-functionally with product, security, customer experience, and platform teams to keep delivery moving and the mission front and center. • ## What we’d like you to have: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). • 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with deep specialization in test automation and quality engineering at production scale. • Strong programming chops in at least one modern language (preferably Python and TypeScript) and the judgment to know which one fits the job. • Deep, hands-on experience designing and maintaining test automation frameworks (unit, integration, end-to-end, and performance). • Production experience with browser and API automation tools (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST Assured, Postman/Newman, Pact, or similar). • Solid experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). • Comfort with performance and load testing tooling (k6, JMeter, or similar) and a working understanding of what “good” looks like. • Working knowledge of containerized test environments (Docker, Kubernetes). • A well-rounded engineering profile: you can read production code, pair with developers, and ship features when the team needs to roll up its sleeves. • Strong understanding of secure coding and DevSecOps practices. • ## What would blow us away: • Experience with Section 508 / WCAG accessibility testing and tooling. • Hands-on experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, or other federal compliance frameworks — including ATO support. • Previous experience supporting CMS or other HHS agencies. • Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. At Skyward, we’re focused on hiring individuals with the right skills and passion to grow, not just checking off every box. • ## And now the important part. What we offer you: • Medical, dental, vision insurance (fully paid for employees) • 15 days of paid leave • 7 days of sick leave • 2 days bereavement leave • 11 paid Federal holidays • Up to 40 hours for jury duty • 401K with 4% employer contribution (and no vesting period) • Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave • Company provided laptop • $5,000 per year for professional development • $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment • $2,000 referral bonus • Life and disability insurance • Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Benefits • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Who says government work can't be exciting! • At Skyward, we support flexible working hours and remote opportunities to help maintain a healthy work-life balance for all employees. • Offers of employment with Skyward are contingent upon acceptable results of a background investigation. • Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance due to the nature of our work as a government contractor.