Test Automation Engineer

Overview

Acuity, Inc. seeks aTest Automation Engineerto support a federal client by designing, developing, andmaintainingautomated testing solutions across development, test, and release activities. This role builds automated test frameworks, test scripts, and validation suites to verify software functionality, data accuracy, system behavior, and overall solution quality.

The Test Automation Engineer works closely with developers, analysts, and engineers to improve test coverage, accelerate regression testing, and confirm that delivered capabilities meet requirements and quality standards.

Why Acuity?

We’re building more than careers—we’re building a place people genuinely love to work. At Acuity, you’ll get:

• Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture• Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage• 401(k) with company match• Up to $6,000/year combined for training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement

🏆 Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years)🏆 Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025)

Ready to grow with a team that invests in you? Learn more: www.myacuity.com

Why Acuity?

Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, andmaintainautomated test frameworks, test scripts, and validation suites
• Build and execute automated tests forfunctional, integration, regression, API, and data validationscenarios
• Automate test execution across development, test, and pre-production environments
• Validate software behavior, data outputs, and workflows against requirements and acceptance criteria
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects through resolution
• Integrate automated testing intoCI/CD pipelinesand release workflows
• Maintain test evidence, execution results, defect logs, and quality documentation
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and engineers to reproduce issues and verify fixes
• Support release validation, regression cycles, and test readiness activities
• Improve test coverage, repeatability, reliability, and maintainability through automation best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of experiencein test automation, software quality engineering, or automated validation support
• Experience designing and developingautomated test scripts and frameworks
• Experience automatingfunctional, integration, regression, API, and data validationtesting
• Experienceidentifying, documenting, and tracking defects through resolution
• Experiencevalidatingsoftware functionality, integrations, and data against requirements
• Experience integrating automated tests intoCI/CDor deployment workflows
• Experience working with developers and analysts inAgiledelivery environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testingdata pipelines, analytics platforms, or cloud-based applications
• Experience withJIRAor similar defect and workflow tracking tools
• Experience with test automation frameworks, scripting, and reusable test design patterns
• Experience supportingregression, integration, and data validation automation
• Experience supporting federal or regulated environments

Clearance Requirement

• Must be aU.S. Citizenwith the ability to obtain andmaintainU.S. suitability

About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Grow Your Career, Your WayWe invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $6,000 annually for training and certifications—so you can keep building the career you want.

Be Part of Something InnovativeYou’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

Thrive in a People-First CultureCollaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

Feel Valued and RewardedWe offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

Join an Award-Winning TeamOur employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

Learn more: www.myacuity.com

Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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