Automated Tester (Remote - US)

Jobgether; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an Automated Tester in the United States to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on developing, testing, and maintaining crucial software applications in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with Java-based frameworks and automated testing tools. Benefits include flexible remote work options, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• 2-3+ years of experience in automated testing solutions.
• Programming experience in Java (3-5 years).
• SQL CRUD scripting experience against Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test scripts.
• Build automated scripts for UI and backend testing.
• Validate web service APIs using tools like Rest Assured.
• Document and track testing progress.

Skills

Java-based frameworks

Test automation tools

CI/CD pipelines

Strong collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

Eclipse

Visual Studio Code

Maven

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Automated Tester in the United States to join a dynamic enterprise-level team responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining critical software applications. The role operates in an Agile environment, contributing to the design and execution of automated and manual testing strategies across web, backend, and API systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Java-based frameworks, test automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines, with the ability to ensure software quality while collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and product architects. You will help deliver reliable, efficient, and scalable solutions that support high-impact government IT systems.

Accountabilities

• Participate actively in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, task estimation, testing, and retrospectives
• Develop, maintain, and execute both manual and automated test scripts, mapping user story acceptance criteria to verification points
• Build automated scripts for UI and backend testing using frameworks such as Selenium, Cucumber, Serenity BDD, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines
• Validate web service APIs using tools like Rest Assured, Postman, Fiddler, and SoapUI
• Conduct static and dynamic functional and non-functional testing, including unit, integration, regression, smoke, usability, and accessibility testing
• Perform peer reviews of test scripts and code to ensure adherence to testing standards and best practices
• Document and track testing progress, capturing execution artifacts to verify that all backlog acceptance criteria are met
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and Technical Writers to assess impact and ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required to obtain Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• 2-3+ years of experience analyzing, designing, and implementing automated testing solutions
• Strong experience testing applications developed in Java, JavaScript, AngularJS, Oracle, and PostgreSQL
• Proficiency in automated testing tools such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Selenium, Cucumber BDD, Serenity BDD, and Maven
• Solid knowledge of manual functional testing, automated testing, and continuous integration principles
• Programming experience in Java (3-5 years) and familiarity with additional technologies (JavaScript, Web Services, SOAP, XML)
• SQL CRUD scripting experience against Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
• Ability to estimate effort for manual and automated testing and maintain scripts efficiently
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams to provide guidance on testing methods and tools

Benefits

• Flexible remote work with potential onsite requirements based on business needs
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical, government-facing IT systems
• Collaborative and supportive team environment emphasizing modern Agile practices
• Professional development and skill growth in automated testing and software quality assurance
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, and equal opportunity