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For nearly two decades, we have served the U.S. Federal government delivering mission-critical IT solutions across Emergency Preparedness and Response, Civilian Agency Services, and Law Enforcement and Public Safety.\nNiyam is CMMI DEV Level 3 accredited and ISO certified (ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO/IEC 27001), and holds an active CMMC Level 2 certification. We are proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work by The Washington Post (2025) and USA Today (2026).\nWhat We Offer:\nFlexible Work Hours: Life doesn’t always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.\nRemote Work: Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote work.\nCareer Growth: Niyam is not just a job; it’s a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.\nGreat People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community.\nGreat Environment: Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.\nDiversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.\nJoin us in creating a workplace where innovation, diversity, and well-being thrive. Your journey at Niyam awaits. Apply today!\nNiyam is seeking a highly motivated, hands-onAutomation Engineerto join our team in support of our work with a federal client. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated testing solutions that help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our applications. 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