Sr Automation Test Engineer

Title: Sr Automation Test Engineer

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation seeks a Sr. Automation Test Engineer (ATE) for the Office of Technology’s Quality Management unit. The Sr. Automation Test Engineer (ATE) will be responsible for defining testing processes and procedures, the development and execution of test scenarios, and mentoring and training of other System Test team members based on automated testing methods research. This role will also provide general support to the team and system test efforts.

In this role, you will play a key role in the interaction, communication and coordination with the various Business Units in support of the Integrated User Acceptance Testing (IUAT). You will work closely with the Business Units to understand requirements and will need to be able to convert those requirements into a system test strategy and appropriate testing scripts/scenarios. Supporting these efforts will include writing, quality assurance (QA), and execution of test scripts to ensure adequate testing.


The position is located at our Main Street Centre location in Richmond Virginia and has a hybrid schedule consisting of 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days of teleworking  (Monday and Friday).

The anticipated hiring salary is commensurate with experience up to $115,000



As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as:

• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week.
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.


At Virginia Tax…

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance. 

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with programming languages for automation tools such as Ruby, Java/Cucumber, Python and Selenium Web Drive

Experience using SQL and other database management tools to write and execute complex SQL queries

Experience in developing Automation Test Framework 

Experience in Performance Testing (Web Applications/ Web Services) using JMeter or other performance testing tools 

Experience in developing Test Plan, Test Strategy, Test Scenarios and Detail Test Cases using Gherkins, Cucumber

Experience working in AzureDevOps/ TFS or any Test/ Defect Management Tool

Additional Considerations

Experience working in AzureDevOps/ TFS or any Test/ Defect Management Tool

Experience with CICD tools such as Jenkins, Git and Maven

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. Selected candidates require a valid Driver’s License.

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610.

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume’.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov