Automation Tester- Remote

Responsibilities

• Automated Testing & QA Execution
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites supporting Appian applications, integrations, and custom plugins
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and system testing activities for complex software solutions
• Support validation efforts associated with Appian platform upgrades, plugin remediation, and modernization activities
• Analyze failing automation tests, troubleshoot root causes, and document testing issues and defects
• Create and maintain automated and manual test cases, test scripts, and testing documentation
• Ensure testing coverage aligns with development priorities, release schedules, and project objectives
• Absorb defect tracking, reproduction, retesting, and remediation verification activities
• Automation Framework Support
• Maintain and enhance existing automated testing frameworks to improve reliability and testing efficiency
• Develop and maintain automated testing scripts using FitNesse for Appian, Ruby/JRuby, or similar automation tools
• Support Jenkins-based automation pipelines and scheduled test execution activities
• Assist with troubleshooting automation execution failures and testing environment issues
• Support containerized or standardized testing environments where applicable
• Collaborate with developers and QA leads to improve automation stability and test coverage
• Quality Assurance & Test Coordination
• Participate in test planning, test execution, risk identification, and quality review activities
• Cook up with developers, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to clarify testing requirements and priorities
• Validate software functionality against business and technical requirements
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) coordination and release readiness activities where needed
• Ensure test results, defects, and testing artifacts are properly documented and tracked
• Agile Delivery & Collaboration
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Provide regular updates on testing progress, risks, defects, and automation health
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on delivery quality and continuous improvement
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the broader Appian practice, including exposure to Appian AI capabilities where applicable

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in software testing, automated testing, or quality assurance activities
• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience supporting automated testing efforts within Appian or other low-code platform environments
• 2+ years of experience executing or maintaining automated testing frameworks using FitNesse, Ruby/JRuby, or similar automation technologies
• 2+ years of experience executing functional, regression, integration, and system testing activities for complex software systems
• 2+ years of experience supporting CI/CD testing activities and automated test execution pipelines
• 2+ years of experience utilizing Jira, Xray, Git/GitHub, or similar testing and source control tools
• US Citizenship or Green Card is required (required by the federal government for this position)
• MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional Agile teams
• Experience with FitNesse for Appian or similar Appian-focused automation tools
• Experience supporting Appian platform upgrades, plugin remediation, or modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Docker, containerized testing environments, or Kubernetes-based deployment approaches
• Experience supporting AWS-hosted or cloud-based testing environments
• Familiarity with SQL, APIs, and enterprise integration testing approaches
• Exposure to Appian plugin validation, custom component testing, or integration testing
• Exposure to Appian AI capabilities, AI-assisted workflows, or emerging Appian platform features
• Experience supporting federal government or public sector technology programs
• Experience stabilizing or improving legacy automation frameworks