Automation Architect

Company: Leidos
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionLeidos is seeking a Automation Architect 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: In-depth knowledge of BDD and TDD approaches to automation testing, Java, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin, Junit, TestNG, Selenium Grid, and 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 CULTUREYour 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 GROWTHOur 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 RESPONSIBILITIESEvery 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.
  • Mentor and train team members on automation and provide them information necessary to adopt quickly to the project requirements.
  • Work closely with the integration team to facilitate automation runs in the Integration environment.
  • Provide expertise in one or more of the following areas: automation test framework development, 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 directedFOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic Qualifications)
    • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in a Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
    • In-depth knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) approaches to automation testing.
      • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)These skills will help you succeed in this position:
        • Strong experience developing Selenium automation frameworks using Junit/TestNG and developing Maven targets to execute automation suites.
        • Experience in setting up and maintaining Selenium Grid to execute tests in parallel and enable cross platform testing.
        • Experience developing test scripts to implement Features, Test Scenarios and Step-Definitions in a customized test automation framework.
        • Experience in configuring and execution of automated regression suites using Jenkins CI/CD pipeline and/or Selenium Grid.
        • Experience developing automation test scripts to test Web Services using customized automation frameworks and tools such as Parasoft, Rest Assured and SOAP UI
        • Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DB2, Oracle) and experience with SQL for querying data to verify test results.HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:
          • Experience with source code versioning and Pull Requests with Git and Stash.
          • Experience with environments utilizing Cloud/Virtualization technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Docker.
          • In-depth knowledge of Social Security Administration (SSA) modern development environment including Git/Stash version control, Agility (previously VersionOne), Confluence, SonarQube, and Checkmarx.
          • Strong communication and collaborative skills in providing technical direction and hands-on software development to include design, development, and testing.
          • Comprehensive knowledge of Scrum and/or Kanban Agile development processes, terminology and ceremonies (e.g., scrums, backlog grooming, retrospectives, demonstrations).
          • Experience acting as a Scrum Master on an Agile software development project.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, US resident, or Visa 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.ITSSCIIOriginal Posting:May 14, 2025For 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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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