Senior Automation Tester
Company: Leidos
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Leidos is seeking a Senior Automation Tester to be part of the
mission solution and help lead SSA’s Digital Modernization
Strategy. Join one of our high performing teams responsible for
building the next-generation enterprise APIs and modern responsive
user interfaces, supporting the Social Security Administration
(SSA) and their mission to meet the changing needs of the public,
positively impacting at least 65 million American lives per month.
We are a team of forward-looking professionals in need of a strong
candidate with these key required skills : BDD and TDD approaches
to automation testing Java Selenium Selenium Grid Cucumber Gherkin
JUnit TestNG REST API Selected candidate must be willing to work
on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week If this sounds like a mission
you want to be a part of, keep reading! TEAM CULTURE Your passion
and values might be a good fit for our teams if you answer “yes” to
the following questions: Are you looking for a company that puts
employees first, with a focus on career, flexibility, and
well-being? Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and
teammates and believe that the best ideas are fostered in an
inclusive environment? Are you searching for a team with a strong
sense of ownership, urgency, and drive for daily mission success?
Are you comfortable with proactive outward communication and
technical leadership? Do you enjoy being a catalyst, solving
complex problems, and providing innovative solutions? Do you have
the flexibility, creativity, and resilience to pivot the mission
for success? Do you have the courage to make tough ethical
decisions with pride, transparency, and respect? MENTORSHIP &
CAREER GROWTH Our teams are dedicated to supporting new team
members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and
mentorship. Experienced team members will be assigned to new hires
for one-on-one mentoring, collaborative reviews, and coaching on
customer engagement to help each new hire successfully onboard and
demonstrate their skills. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way
that leverages your strengths and will help you further develop
your skillset. DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES Every position we take
is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work
makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your
passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this
is the place for you. Find you passion in a team environment where
all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status.
Find your “Why” with us and take your place in our Leidos Family
Architect, design, code, and implement next-generation technical
solutions using software engineering best practices in the latest
technologies. Provide technical support and guidance for the
development and maintenance of automation artifacts including the
automation framework, grid, and automation scripts. Provide
expertise in one or more of the following areas: development of
automation tests using core Java, Selenium, Cucumber, and Gherkin,
execution of automation test suites and documentation of defects.
All other duties as assigned or directed FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (
Basic Qualifications ) Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science,
Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. Additional years of
experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Masters or
Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience 8 years of
experience developing automation tests using core Java or
Java-based test frameworks. 5 years of experience developing
automation tests with Cucumber and Gherkin. 5 years of experience
with automating functional/regression tests with Selenium. FACTORS
TO HELP YOU SHINE ( Required Skills ) These skills will help you
succeed in this position: Selected candidate must be able to obtain
and maintain a public trust clearance In-depth knowledge of
Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
approaches to automation testing. Hands-on experience in Java,
Python, or JavaScript Experience developing test scripts to
implement Features, Test Scenarios and Step-Definitions in a
customized test automation framework. Experience developing
Selenium automation frameworks using Junit/TestNG and developing
Maven targets to execute automation suites. Experience creating and
executing manual test scripts and documenting test results/defects.
Experience with automation tools such as Cypress, Playwright,
UiPath, and Parasoft. Knowledge of relational databases (e.g.,
PostgreSQL, DB2, Oracle) and experience with SQL for querying data
to verify test results. Experience in setting up and maintaining
Selenium Grid to execute tests in parallel and enable cross
platform testing. Experience developing automation test scripts to
test REST APIs using REST Assured or any Java-based libraries.
Experience with Web Services Technologies (e.g., REST, SOAP, XML,
JSON) and testing Web Services Comprehensive knowledge of Scrum
and/or Kanban Agile development process and ceremonies (scrums,
backlog grooming, retrospectives, demonstrations). HOW TO STAND OUT
FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills) Showcase your knowledge of modern
development through the following experience or skills: Experience
in configuring and execution of automated regression suites using
Jenkins CI/CD pipeline or Selenium Grid. Experience with source
code versioning and Pull Requests with Git and Stash. An in-depth
knowledge of Social Security Administration (SSA) modern
development environment including Git/Stash version control,
VersionOne (Agility), Confluence, SonarQube, and Checkmarx.
Experience with environments utilizing Cloud/Virtualization
technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Docker. Exposure
to AI-assisted test automation development. Experience building
self-healing automation frameworks. Knowledge of synthetic data
generation methods with/without using AI. Experience configuring
and executing automation tests in containers. At Leidos, we deliver
innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and
talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We
empower our teams and contribute to our communities. Everything we
do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our
customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and
Values guide the way we do business. Every position we take is more
rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a
difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is
enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the
place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all
members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. We
are excited for you to take your place in our Leidos Family. Are
you an US citizen or US resident candidate and think you might fit?
We recommend you apply and start the conversation today! Join us in
supporting our SSA contracts in Woodlawn, Maryland. ITSSCII If
you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink,
outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands
it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who
disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history.
We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else
dares. Original Posting: March 25, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While
subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably
anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least
3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days
after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay
Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job
level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of
compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending
an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the
job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as
well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable
bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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