Test Automation Consultant-Federal

ZipStaff•Raleigh, NC

11d•Remote

About The Position

ZipStaff is seeking a Test Automation Consultant for an ITAR / Federal project supporting a global technology services firm. The role leads large-scale TOSCA test automation implementation across SAP and non-SAP applications, provides guidance to the team, and works under the guidance of a Test Manager. The position involves automation frameworks and third-party TOSCA tools, Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing practices, and driving high test coverage in complex enterprise environments. U.S. citizens only due to ITAR requirements. The role is remote, with three days per week on-site in Raleigh, NC preferred. This is a W2 contract through ZipStaff; C2C and 1099 arrangements are not accepted.

Requirements

Strong experience leading or contributing to large-scale TOSCA test automation implementations for SAP and non-SAP applications.
Hands-on experience with TOSCA Dex administration, configuration, customization, and upgrades.
Proficiency in at least one programming language: C#, .NET, or Java.
Familiarity with API automation.
Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Testing practices, script creation, defect triage, and reporting.
Experience with TestDevops management or analysis tools such as qTest Manager, HP ALM, ADO, Rally, LiveCompare, or similar.
Experience working in hybrid or Agile methodologies.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple partners.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
U.S. citizenship, required for the ITAR / Federal project.
Ability to work remotely, with a preferred three-day-per-week on-site presence in Raleigh, NC.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience on ITAR or Federal projects involving test automation.
Hands-on experience designing test data management strategies and framework accelerators.
Track record of achieving high automation coverage through structured candidate review programs.
Experience supporting SAP GUI/Fiori and non-SAP web, client-server, and mobile applications within the same framework.

Responsibilities

Lead large-scale TOSCA test automation implementation for SAP and non-SAP applications, including GUI, web-based, Fiori, client-server, and mobile applications.
Guide the team on automation frameworks and third-party tools for TOSCA.
Evaluate systems and applications to identify candidates for test automation.
Design and execute test automation scripts; support Continuous Integration, Continuous Development, and Continuous Testing practices; perform defect triage and report results.
Design test data management through automation for data creation and maintenance using framework accelerators.
Drive high test case automation coverage through active test case candidate review programs.
Stay current with industry standards and perform proofs of concept to implement changes.
Perform hands-on TOSCA Dex administration, configuration, customization, and upgrades.
Collaborate with multiple partners and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills.