Automated Software Test Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create and implement System Test Automation Scripts utilizing Selenium web driver, Jest, Cucumber, and API testing tools such as RestAssured/Karate, along with experience in Selenium Javascript APIs.

• Assist in the planning and estimation of Test Automation Solutions. Evaluate the current architecture and testing platforms to develop a strategy for growth and enhancement.

• Conduct thorough test designs applying sound software testing engineering principles within the context of test automation platforms and their integration across distributed systems.

• Work collaboratively with Business Analysts and developers to refine requirements for Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD).

• Execute necessary tasks for automated test implementation, including reviewing acceptance criteria (Gherkin scripts), creating integration/regression test scenarios, developing test cases, implementing a test data management strategy, and generating required reports.

• Enhance existing test automation frameworks to make them faster, more adaptable, and user-friendly. Leverage parallel processing or grid systems to accelerate testing.

• Collect non-functional performance requirements, analyze them, and devise a performance testing strategy.

• Develop performance testing frameworks that can be utilized by both development and QA teams for their performance testing needs.

• Engage in hands-on script development using JMeter, Gatling, or other open-source tools.

• Assess various aspects of system performance, such as throughput, response times, resource utilization including CPU, memory, thread usage, and IO statistics.

• Collaborate closely with Application Development and DevOps teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent qualification.

• Must be eligible to obtain Federal Government Public Trust.

• Over 10 years of comprehensive application development experience, with a minimum of 3 years using the technologies mentioned below and the AWS cloud platform.

• Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field may substitute for years of experience: An Associate's Degree replaces 3 years, a Bachelor's Degree replaces 6 years, and a Master's Degree replaces 9 years of experience.

• At least 4 years of proven experience with one or more of the following toolsets/frameworks:

• Selenium Grid/WebDriver

• Selenium JavaScript APIs

• Cucumber/Gherkin

• jUnit, TestNG

• API testing (RestAssured/Karate)

• Proficient in development using JavaScript (React.js, Node.js, and modern JavaScript libraries - ES6 - 2015 and later).

• Experience working with databases and various data formats and related technologies for testing purposes.

• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development methodologies.

• Knowledge of UI/UX testing best practices and 508 compliance.

• Experience with management tools such as JIRA Platform and Serena Business Manager.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• PTO available for immediate use upon joining (prorated based on start date).

• Paid parental leave.

• Individual and family health, vision, and dental insurance benefits.

• Annual budget allocated for training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.

• 401(k) plan with company match, fully vested after 60 days of employment.