Appian Quality Engineering Lead – 90 Day Project at TSPi

TSPi Position Description – Appian QA Tester and Automation Engineer

TSPi is seeking a 3-month engagement with a QA Tester and Automation Engineer (Hybrid) with strong experience supporting complex Appian environments, automated testing pipelines, and plugin validation. Proven ability to stabilize broken automation frameworks, implement efficient CI/CD testing workflows, and deliver high-quality QA support for short-term modernization efforts. The role requires the ability to quickly assess automation health, prioritize stabilization efforts, and collaborate within an Agile delivery environment.

The 90-Day Mission

• Month 1:Execute deep-dive custom Appian plugin validation and integration testing for Appian modernization
• Month 2:Audit and stabilize the existing Ruby/JRuby/FitNesseframework;eliminate"flaky" tests in the Jenkins pipeline.
• Month 3:Standardize Docker-based execution environments and hand off a documented, high-reliability suite to the long-term team.

Responsibilities

Automation Engineering & QA Execution

• Design, develop, andmaintainautomated test suites supporting Appian applications and custom plugins
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and formal testing of complex software systems
• Support plugin validation efforts by creating automated and manual test scenarios
• Analyze failing automation tests, troubleshoot root causes, and implement framework improvements
• Ensure automation coverage aligns with development and release priorities

Automation Framework & Pipeline Support

• Stabilize and refactor existing Ruby/JRubyautomation frameworks to improve reliability and maintainability
• Develop andmaintainautomation scripts using Ruby andFitNessefor Appian
• Configure and support Jenkins-based automation pipelines to streamline continuous testing workflows
• Implement Docker-based environments to standardize automated test execution

• Design andoptimizeautomated testing pipelines to improve efficiency across the development lifecycle

Technical Design & Tooling

• Maintainautomation codebases using Git/GitHub source control workflows
• UtilizeRubyMineto develop, enhance, and troubleshoot automated tests
• Support Ruby on Rails components related to test automation and application testing
• Assistin integrating automated testing results with Jira/Xray for traceability and reporting
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure automation aligns with application architecture

Cloud & Infrastructure Support

• Assistwith management and operations of AWS-based test environments
• Maintain scalable infrastructure to support automated testing execution
• Monitor pipeline health and address performance or environment-related issues

Quality Assurance Practices

• Apply QA methodologies and testing best practices across the software lifecycle
• Document defects, reproduce issues, and support remediation efforts
• Participate in test planning, risk identification, and quality reviews
• Ensure test artifacts and execution results are properly tracked and documented

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with developers, QA leads, and project stakeholders to prioritize automation improvements
• Provide status updates on automation health, risks, and testing progress
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on improving delivery quality and efficiency

Required Skills / Experience

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in software quality assurance, automated testing, or test engineering activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on experience developing andutilizingautomated testing frameworks, preferably using Ruby/JRubyor similar scripting languages.
• Proven ability to execute formal testing of complex software systems (functional, regression, and integration).
• Experience supporting CI/CD automation pipelines (e.g.,Jenkins) andproficiencywith Git/GitHub source control workflows.
• Experience supporting testing efforts within Appian or other low-code platforms.
• Working knowledge of Docker-based environments or other containerized testing approaches.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and fix failing automation suites.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• 4+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance, automated testing, or test engineering activities.
• Experience withFitNessefor Appian or similar test automation tools
• Strong working knowledge ofRubyMineor comparable IDEs for automation development
• Experience integrating automated testing with Jira/Xray or similar test management tools
• Familiarity with Ruby on Rails for application testing or automation support
• Experience supporting AWS-hosted test infrastructure or cloud-based testing environments

• Exposure to Appian plugin testing or customcomponentvalidation
• Experience stabilizing or refactoring legacy automation frameworks

Additional Information

Successful candidates are subject to a background investigation by the government and must be able to meet the requirements to hold a position of public trust.