Automation Engineer

Ampcus, Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in McLean, VA, is looking for an Automation Engineer to enhance its testing processes. The role involves developing automation frameworks, collaborating with team members, and executing test cases to ensure high-quality software deliverables. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience with QA testing tools and techniques. As an equal opportunity employer, the firm values diversity and is committed to providing opportunities for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience with increasingly complex projects.
• Hands-on QA testing experience in client server and/or web-based environment.
• Experience developing test strategies and plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of business processes supported by software systems/products.
• Create and contribute to the creation of test plans, test cases, and test data.
• Lead the testing effort for assigned projects and document issues discovered.

Skills

Cucumber/Ruby

Selenium

SoapUI

QA testing in web-based environment

Test case gathering techniques

JIRA/Zephyr

RDBMS experience

SQL query writing

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Location(s): Mclean, VA

Job Description:

• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of business processes supported by software systems/products;
• Conduct and participate in test case reviews, requirement reviews, design reviews, and change control activities;
• Creates and contributes to the creation of test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test data for use during the testing phases of the software development lifecycle, for new and existing software systems/products;
• Ensures that test plans and scenarios fully exercise every aspect of the product;
• Produces formal test plans; leads the testing effort for assigned projects;
• Documents and reports issues discovered during testing, and reports issues to Management.
• Works as part of Scrum Development Team, effectively participates in sprint planning, task estimates, task sequencing, task assignments, sprint reviews and retrospectives;
• Creates and performs complex test execution. Builds and manages automation framework and performance tests.
• Collaborates with other team members to understand the scope of test cases that will be used for automated scripts.
• Ensures full test coverage for assigned deliverables.
• Defines standards, methods and procedures for test automation;
• Executes automated test scripts for all IT environments;
• Collaborates with end users for UAT on an entire release;
• Documents and reports defects/issues discovered during testing, and works with team to develop resolution. Implements quality standards, methods and procedures for quality control activities;
• Other duties, as assigned.

Technical Experience :

• Demonstrated experience with increasingly complex projects.
• Experience with Cucumber/Ruby, Selenium, SoapUI.
• Hands‑on QA testing experience in client server and/or web-based environment.
• Experience with 3rd party testing and change management tools.
• Experience with test case gathering techniques.
• Experience with test management tools (JIRA/Zephyr).
• RDBMS experience (MS SQL Server and/or Oracle) and ability to write SQL queries.
• Experience developing test strategies and plans.
• Experience with metrics and report creation.
• Experience with tools used for data validation and comparison.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.