Automated Test Engineer

Peraton•,

1d•$104,000 - $166,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to join their team in the Washington DC Metro area. This role is primarily remote, with occasional travel to the Quantico client site as needed. The engineer will be responsible for developing and modifying test systems, creating automation frameworks, and performing various types of testing on applications. This includes database impacts, software scenarios, security, and usability. The role involves leading automation and integration efforts, coordinating defect mitigation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as development, infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and operations. The engineer will also participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, support test events, and evaluate/recommend software packages and testing tools. Additionally, the position requires research and development of tools to enhance testing and quality efforts, monitoring bug resolution, and maintaining the test automation suite. Management of source code repositories, JIRA, and Confluence is also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree
Active TS/SCI clearance
3 years familiarity with Agile Methodologies and Kanban Framework
3 years experience with Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Acceptance Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases
Experience developing repeatable test procedures, executing tests, recording results, and working with developers to identify and resolve issues
Proficiency with open-source automation tools (Selenium Web Driver, Cucumber, Gherkin)
Assist in coding an automated framework
Experienced with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development, build tools, and scripting in one or more languages (UNIX based scripting, Python)
Experience with SCM solutions such as (GitLab, Artifactory)
Familiarity with LoadRunner, Gitlab, Artifactory, jFrog, Amazon Cloud Services, HTML, XML, ServiceNow
Must be local to the Washington DC Metro area

Responsibilities

Develop test system modifications or new development to prepare for implementation while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Lead the creation of test automation frameworks, perform testing of developers' applications, and install, configure, and administer applications that automate testing.
Develop automated testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, security, and usability.
Lead automation, integration, and test efforts, ensuring defects are mitigated.
Coordinate testing of software defects, enhancements, and upgrades with users and other application teams.
Lead the development and execution of automation test scripts using testing tools such as Selenium, and configure the Testing Framework to execute Selenium scripts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and operations teams.
Support test events including system, integration, independent verification & validation, and user acceptance tests.
Attend Project Agile Sprint daily stand-up meetings, customer meetings, and other team meetings.
Work in a Scrum team, participating in all Scrum ceremonies (daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective, Program Increment Planning ceremonies, etc.).
Work collaboratively with the infrastructure team and the development team in creating automated test scenarios.
Ensure compliance with Section 508.
Lead the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration, and testing tools.
Work with developers to resolve problems with software and provide analysis to enhance the applications and architecture.
Coordinate with team leads to provide testing consistency across the portfolio.
Provide analysis and direction regarding CI/CD improvements and automated testing best practices.
Research, develop, install, and configure tools to improve testing and quality efforts for Operation and Maintenance.
Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
Maintain and upkeep the implemented test automation suite on a release basis.
Manage source code repositories, JIRA, and Confluence.