Senior Test Automation Engineer
About The Position
Forge requires a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join its team supporting the U.S. Army. The position develops an understanding of product requirements, develops test plans, and ensures the quality of developed functionality. The role supports client methodologies, processes, and procedures; performs project tasks independently; creates and maintains test plans, test cases, and traceable test results in JIRA; develops automated test execution using Selenium and other testing tools; performs tool-assisted performance and security testing; and provides reports for scheduled and ad hoc project meetings. The engineer supports quality assurance processes, tests application compliance with client security requirements, identifies gaps, delivers Enterprise Lifecycle documentation, and may train client staff in test scripts, continuous integration, or other areas of contractor work. The role is remote, with the DMV/NCR preferred, and is full-time. The listed salary range is $125,000–$150,000 per year. Forge describes its culture as people-first, collaborative, supportive of employee well-being and growth, and shaped by staff input. Its total compensation approach allows employees to tailor benefits and perks to their needs.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Four or more years of relevant professional experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
- Experience with Java.
- Experience with GitLab.
- Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Gherkin, and Cucumber syntaxes.
- Experience with performance testing.
- Experience with test case development and management.
- Experience with test plan development and creation.
- 508 testing experience.
- Ability to obtain 508 certification within 90 days of start.
- Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 90 days of start.
- Favorable T2 eligibility, with government project work within the last 24 months.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to think strategically and act tactically, with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to build strong cross-group working relationships.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and manage ambiguity or competing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Department of War (DoW) experience is preferred.
- Experience with the Locust load testing framework.
- Active security clearance is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support client methodologies, processes, and related procedures.
- Support and independently complete project tasks.
- Create and maintain a Test Plan document and capture test plan information in JIRA.
- Create and maintain traceable test cases in JIRA for each user story, defect, issue, or incident.
- Capture test results corresponding to each test case.
- Develop automated test case execution using Selenium and other automated testing tools.
- Perform tool-assisted performance and security testing.
- Provide test reports for established periodic project tracking meetings and on an ad hoc basis.
- Support quality assurance processes and procedures to build a high-quality application.
- Test application compliance with client security requirements and identify gaps.
- Deliver Enterprise Lifecycle documentation as needed according to the project schedule.
- As needed, train client staff in test scripts, continuous integration, or other work areas performed by the contractor.
Benefits
- Complete flextime.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and pre-tax premium options.
- Supplementary healthcare and family support.
- Extended short-term and long-term disability.
- Healthcare insurance deductible paydown.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and education and training stipends.
- Cell phone and internet stipends.
- College savings plans with employer contributions.
- Alternative work locations and telecommuting.
- Employee referral awards.
- Retention, signing, and performance bonuses.
- Commuter benefits.
- Paid sabbatical.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
