Senior Test Automation Engineer (Gov't Tech)

Senior Test Automation Engineer (US\- Remote) **What to expect when you join Sikich** Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought\-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos. *Are you ready to grow with us?* **Position summary** Upon the re\-award of the contract, Sikich is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer with experience building and enhancing test automation frameworks to join an Agile development team delivering IT solutions. In this role, you will be the team’s sole QA automation resource and will work closely with developers, business analysts, and other DevOps team members to ensure the delivery of high\-quality products. You will independently design, develop, script, execute, debug, and maintain the Playwright test automation framework. Because AI tools may not be used to generate, modify, or integrate code within the codebase, **you must be capable of performing all automation engineering responsibilities without AI assistance.** **What will you do in this role?** * Conduct an initial assessment of existing test processes, plans, and procedures then identify those elements which can be transitioned from manual to automated * Design automation components/modules that can be leveraged across multiple test scripts using a standard automation framework embedded within Agile / DevOps processes and performed on all stages (e.g. Development, Staging, UAT, and Production) * Review user stories and create test cases, test scripts and test suites before execution * Collaborate with developers and busin