Automation Engineer

ECS Tech Inc

2h • $90,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

ECS is seeking an Automation Engineer to work remotely. Please Note: This
position is contingent upon contract award.

This Automation Engineer role is full-time supporting the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), Office of Information Technology (OIT) Veteran Experience Services
Eligibility and Enrollment (VESEE) Product Line. This role supports
modernization of Eligibility and Enrollment to build a seamless experience for
Veterans, their families, and caregivers and contributes to improving VA
employee and Veteran lives and working towards a larger mission. This role is
responsible for designing and coding tests for software components in order to
identify and resolve software problems and their causes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4+ years experience
• Proficiency in establishing, maintaining, and improving quality control processes
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium to automate repetitive testing activities
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Java
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining quality levels throughout the software lifecycle
• Strong ability to manage several complex tasks in a timely, effective manner
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, think independently, and work collaboratively with a multi-functional team
• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, results-driven environment
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts to enhance testing efficiency and coverage
• Conduct quality assurance activities throughout the software development lifecycle, including reviewing and approving deliverables
• Design and execute test plans, create test cases, and perform various types of testing (functional, performance, regression) to identify and resolve defects
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that quality requirements are met and to advocate for best practices in quality assurance
• Identify, document, and prioritize software defects, collaborating with development teams to communicate issues and suggest solutions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing methodologies and processes to enhance overall software quality
• Ensure automation code adheres to security, compliance, and quality standards required in federal systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level