Test Automation Specialist

IPTA; Wellington; On-site; NZD 178,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

IPT Associates (IPTA) is seeking a highly capable QA/Test Engineer to join our government-focused team. You will lead manual and automated testing efforts across functional, regression, security, and performance areas, reporting to the Government Test Manager.

You will design and maintain reusable automated test scripts for API, functional, and database testing, and manage the full defect lifecycle with developers to verify fixes; RMF artifacts will be supplied upon request.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Five years of prior testing or QA experience.
• DoD 8570 Level II/III certification.
• Active security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee, and execute all manual and automated testing efforts, including functional, regression, security, and performance testing, providing status to the Government Test Manager.
• Design, develop, and maintain a suite of robust and reusable automated test scripts for functional, regression, API, and database testing.
• Create and maintain detailed, step-by-step manual test cases in the government-approved test management tool.
• Manage the full defect lifecycle, including clear documentation in the government-approved tracking system, direct collaboration with developers to troubleshoot, and verification of all bug fixes.
• Support all RMF activities by providing testing evidence, reports, and other related artifacts upon request.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

DoD 8570 Level II/III certification

Active Security Clearance

Tools

Jira

Zephyr

Job description

Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL
At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL
At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.
Our Team
At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.
Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're Looking For People Who

• Are curious and excited about technology
• Like solving problems and figuring things out
• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee, and execute all manual and automated testing efforts, including functional, regression, security, and performance testing, providing status to the Government Test Manager
• Design, develop, and maintain a suite of robust and reusable automated test scripts for functional, regression, API, and database testing
• Create and maintain detailed, step-by-step manual test cases in the government-approved test management tool
• Manage the full defect lifecycle, including clear documentation in the government-approved tracking system, direct collaboration with developers to troubleshoot, and verification of all bug fixes
• Support all Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities by providing testing evidence, reports, and other related artifacts upon request

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Experience with Jira and Zephyr
• Five (5) years of prior experience in a similar role
• DoD 8570 Level II/III certification
• Active Security Clearance Required

Requirements (Desired)

• Experience with Cypress

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.