About this opportunity
Footbridge Federal lists this Senior Automation Test Engineer opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Design, build, and optimize scalable test automation frameworks using Java and Selenium WebDriver.
Write clean, object-oriented Java code to support comprehensive functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
Incorporate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to facilitate continuous integration and rapid software delivery.
Perform root-cause analysis on complex automation and application failures by analyzing system logs and behavior.
Collaborate with developers, systems engineers, and DevSecOps teams within an Agile environment to define automation strategies.
Establish coding standards, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior team members on automation best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Extensive professional experience in software test automation or software engineering.
Advanced Java development skills with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming.
Proven experience designing and enhancing Java-based test automation frameworks (e.g., Page Object Model, data-driven testing).
Proficiency with testing frameworks such as TestNG or JUnit, and build tools like Maven or Gradle.
Experience with Git-based version control and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions).
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for complex software environments.
Required Skills
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Extensive professional experience in software test automation or software engineering.
Advanced Java development skills with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming.
Proven experience designing and enhancing Java-based test automation frameworks (e.g., Page Object Model, data-driven testing).
Proficiency with testing frameworks such as TestNG or JUnit, and build tools like Maven or Gradle.
Experience with Git-based version control and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions).
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for complex software environments.
Security Clearance
Level: TS/SCI
Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.
Mission
Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.
Culture
Mission Context Matters
Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.
Small-Team Accountability
The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.
Growth With Technical Credibility
Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.
Benefits & why work here
Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.
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Who can apply
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