Lead Testing & Automation Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA | Onsite (5-Days) | Contract with potential for extension |



We are seeking a Lead Testing & Automation Engineer to drive end-to-end quality engineering across scalable, cloud-native platforms. This role requires strong expertise in Java, Spring, AWS, and API automation using Karate, combined with hands-on leadership in applying AI to transform testing practices.

The ideal candidate will not only lead automation efforts but will define, implement, and scale AI-driven testing capabilities, improving efficiency, coverage, and release confidence across complex systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of API automation frameworks using Karate for microservices-based architectures

Build and support backend services using Java and Spring Boot to enable scalable and testable systems

Develop and maintain automated test suites for REST APIs...