Automation Developer

Position Description: CGI Federal is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Automation Developer to join our team.

As a Development Tester, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products.

This role involves designing and executing test plans, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating with developers to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.

This position can be located at any CGI office in the U.S, preferred location is Fairfax,VA; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities: Design Innovative Test Solutions: Architect creative, unconventional testing approaches to validate complex system behaviors and obscure data flows that traditional testing doesn't cover.

Architect Test Automation Frameworks: Design scalable, maintainable automation frameworks using modern technologies (Playwright, Cypress, Java) with programming best practices (design patterns, clean code, SOLID principles). Write sophisticated test automation covering: End-to-End Testing: Complex user workflows spanning multiple systems API Testing: Advanced REST API validation including contract testing Integration Testing: Multi-service communication verification Performance & Load Testing: Custom JMeter extensions and distributed load testing Data Flow Testing: Trace data through entire system pipelines Frontend Testing Innovation: Develop advanced Angular testing strategies: API testing with custom fixtures End-to-end workflow testing with dynamic data Performance testing for client-side rendering Cloud Integration Testing: Design tests that interact with cloud services: GCP: gcloud CLI, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Pub/Sub AWS: AWS CLI, S3, Lambda, SQS Azure: Azure CLI, Blob Storage, Functions Test Data Strategy Design: Create intelligent test data generation strategies including synthetic data creation, production data sanitization, and dynamic fixture management.

Performance Engineering: Design and execute advanced performance testing scenarios: Custom JMeter extensions and plugins Distributed load testing across cloud regions Performance profiling and bottleneck analysis Continuous Innovation: Research emerging testing tools, experiment with new technologies, and prototype creative testing solutions.

Documentation: Create technical documentation for custom test tools, framework architecture decisions, and innovative testing patterns.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Minimum 4 years of experience in software development with strong development background.

Advanced programming proficiency in multiple languages: Java (required) - Spring Boot, JUnit, Mockito, Maven/Gradle TypeScript/JavaScript (required) - Node.js, npm Python - for scripting, data manipulation, and custom tooling Skills with modern test automation frameworks: Cypress for API and web application testing JMeter for performance testing with custom samplers and plugins AI/LLM tool proficiency Leverage LLM tools (Claude Code, Gemini, ChatGPT Codex) to accelerate test script maintenance, debug failing tests, and generate test data or edge case scenarios.

Containerization and DevOps skills: Podman or Docker for container orchestration docker-compose for multi-container test environments Kubernetes understanding for deployment testing CI/CD pipeline architecture: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions (expert-level) Pipeline-as-code (Jenkinsfile, .gitlab-ci.yml, GitHub Actions YAML) Advanced test result reporting and analytics Some database testing experience: Complex SQL query writing PostgreSQL including advanced features (triggers, procedures, pgvector) API testing and service integration: REST API testing with advanced scenarios (OAuth, JWT, rate limiting) Understanding of message queue testing (Pub/Sub) Strong software engineering fundamentals: Object-oriented programming and functional programming paradigms Design patterns (Factory, Builder, Strategy, etc.) Clean code principles and refactoring expertise Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Creative problem-solving ability: Think outside the box to test complex system interactions Design unconventional test approaches for obscure scenarios Integrate disparate technologies to create comprehensive test solutions Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills: Deep log analysis and distributed tracing Perfo Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required: Experience testing Angular 17+ and Spring Boot 3.0+ applications: Advanced Angular testing (Cypress component testing, RxJS patterns) Spring Boot comprehensive testing strategies Integration between frontend and backend testing Advanced performance testing: Custom JMeter sampler development in Java Distributed load testing coordination Performance profiling tools (JProfiler, Chrome DevTools) Accessibility testing (WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508). CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.

The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications.

To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S.

is $79,600.00 - $176,300.00.

CGI Federals benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible professionals Additional benefits determined by your Service Contract Act: Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Federal Holidays Health & Welfare Benefits #CGIFederalJob #LI-RT1 Skills: * Cypress * End-to-End Testing What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging.

Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life.

That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees.

We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value.

You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last.

You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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