Hiring: Test Automation Engineer Company: DXC Technology Location: Falls Church, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 17:57:19 Employment Type: Full-time, W2 Target Skills & Keywords: Test Automation, OpenText UFT, PeopleSoft HCM, PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF), SQL, Regression Testing, Test Scripts, Automation Frameworks, Tricentis, PeopleTools, Agile, Defect Tracking, Security Clearance Experience: - 3+ years of software QA and test automation experience supporting enterprise applications - Strong track record of developing and maintaining automated test suites - Experience automating testing for PeopleSoft HCM or similar enterprise systems, including online transactions, interfaces, batch processing, reporting, and end-to-end workflows - Experience analyzing test failures, reviewing logs, validating expected results, and supporting structured defect identification and retesting Required Skills: - Hands-on expertise with OpenText UFT (Unified Functional Testing), including scripting, reusable components, object repository management, checkpoints, parameterization, and troubleshooting - Ability to develop and maintain supporting scripts for data handling, validation, reporting, and framework efficiency - Working knowledge of SQL or query-based validation for backend data verification - Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts supporting PeopleSoft HCM enhancements, defect fixes, releases, patching, and production support - Build scalable, reusable, and maintainable UFT-based automation assets - Automate functional, regression, integration, interface, and end-to-end testing across PeopleSoft HCM modules, batch processes, reports, security roles, and system integrations - Implement robust test logic for synchronization, exception handling, checkpoints, validations, and recovery scenarios - Perform root cause analysis and document findings, reproduction steps, and recommended solutions - Collaborate with developers, QA testers, business analysts, and support teams - Maintain and continuously improve automated regression suites - Support test environment readiness and contribute to automation framework improvements - Develop or support automation using PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF); assist in evaluating emerging tools such as Tricentis - Maintain accurate automation documentation, execution reports, test evidence, and traceability artifacts Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) - U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and to obtain the required security clearance - Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance - Desired: Experience building scalable automation frameworks and reusable assets for enterprise-level regression testing - Desired: Strong understanding of UFT automation best practices, including modular design, descriptive programming, synchronization strategies, recovery scenarios, and maintainable scripting standards - Desired: Experience with PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF) for automating business processes - Desired: Familiarity with PeopleTools components, including Process Scheduler, Integration Broker, queries, reporting, and security testing - Desired: Exposure to Tricentis tools (e.g., Tosca, qTest) - Desired: Experience supporting automation across releases, patches, PUM updates, and tax/regulatory updates - Desired: Experience with defect tracking, test evidence management, and automated execution reporting in Agile or similar environments - Desired: Prior experience supporting federal or DoD programs or working in secured environments - Desired: Relevant certifications such as ISTQB, UFT certification, or equivalent QA/automation credentials - Work Environment: On-site as required by the contract - No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions Compensation: - Estimated compensation range: $66,100 - $122,800 - Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan; paid holidays; paid time off Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!