Job Requirements
Annapolis, MD
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$85,000 - $100,000
Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Automation Engineer to support a secure flight program for TSA in Annapolis Junction, MD . The team is seeking an engineer skilled and interested in system integration and automation tactics to improve the end-to-end testing process for this on-going secure-flight program.
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD - on-site 1x a week
Hours: Standard operating hours, 8-4
Clearance: Secret clearance, must be able to pass TSA background check (3-6 weeks)
This job opens for applications on 4/21/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
Responsibilities of the Automation Engineer:
· Enables full stack solutions through multi-disciplinary team planning and ecosystem integration to accelerate delivery and drive quality across the application lifecycle.
· Performs continuous testing for security, API, and regression suite.
· Creates automation strategy, automated scripts and supports data and environment configuration.
· Participates in code reviews, monitors, and reports defects to support continuous improvement activities for the end-to-end testing process.
Qualifications of the Automation Engineer:
· Bachelors degree and 1+ years of experience in software testing, working with and supporting the development of an overall test plan and tailored test plans for each release
· Active Secret clearance, willing to obtain TSA clearance
· Must have experience using one or more of the following test management tools: Cucumber, Selenium, Rational Team Concert
· Familiarity with API and regression testing
Compensation of the Automation Engineer:
· Compensation: $85,000-$100,000 **based on total years of experience**
· Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO/Holiday
· Hybrid work - remote 4x a week
· Fully funded, long-term program (3+ years remaining)
· Contract mobility and job stability through Zachary Piper Solutions
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Location: Annapolis Junction, MD - on-site 1x a week
Hours: Standard operating hours, 8-4
Clearance: Secret clearance, must be able to pass TSA background check (3-6 weeks)
This job opens for applications on 4/21/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
Responsibilities of the Automation Engineer:
· Enables full stack solutions through multi-disciplinary team planning and ecosystem integration to accelerate delivery and drive quality across the application lifecycle.
· Performs continuous testing for security, API, and regression suite.
· Creates automation strategy, automated scripts and supports data and environment configuration.
· Participates in code reviews, monitors, and reports defects to support continuous improvement activities for the end-to-end testing process.
Qualifications of the Automation Engineer:
· Bachelors degree and 1+ years of experience in software testing, working with and supporting the development of an overall test plan and tailored test plans for each release
· Active Secret clearance, willing to obtain TSA clearance
· Must have experience using one or more of the following test management tools: Cucumber, Selenium, Rational Team Concert
· Familiarity with API and regression testing
Compensation of the Automation Engineer:
· Compensation: $85,000-$100,000 **based on total years of experience**
· Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO/Holiday
· Hybrid work - remote 4x a week
· Fully funded, long-term program (3+ years remaining)
· Contract mobility and job stability through Zachary Piper Solutions
#LI-MK1 #LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote
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