Automation Test Engineer

ATTAINX INC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is in search of an experienced Automation Test Engineer to support a fast-paced Agile environment. Candidates must have a minimum of six years in software test automation, a Bachelor’s degree, and experience with tools like Selenium and Katalon. This remote position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. The role involves creating and executing test plans, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with development teams. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Matching 401K plan

Tuition/training reimbursement

Long & Short Term Disability

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience with Software Test Automation.
• Candidate must have experience in designing and developing test cases.
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support a high-paced Agile client environment.
• Oversee the creation and execution of all test plans and cases.
• Contribute to software development by validating specifications.

Skills

Software Test Automation

Manual & Automated Testing

Database Review/Validation

Java

Katalon

Selenium

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Jenkins

JMeter

DataDog

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Attainx Inc.

Job Title: Automation Test Engineer

Location: Remote

Citizenship: US Citizenship required

Clearance: Must be eligible for a Public Trust

AttainX, Inc. is in search of a Automation Test to support a high-paced Agile client environment and team of experienced application developers within a prescribed SDLC and deployment process.

Required Qualifications

• At Minimum Six (6) years of experience with Software Test Automation.
• Bachelor’s Degree. Additional Four (4) years of experience is needed in lieu of degree.
• Candidate must have experience in the following areas:
• Designing and developing test cases, test plans, and other associated test related documentation.
• Expertise in manual & automated testing, documentation, and validation of any issues or defects reported by the end users.
• Performing application testing using existing testing tools, and manual testing.
• Experience with Database work and Data Review/Validation.
• Built or expanded automated test Framework.
• Experience with Java, building Queries.
• Experience with application testing utilizing Katalon and Selenium or equivalent tools.
• Must be US Citizen and must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Must be able to travel to Client location in Washington, DC for meetings when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the following tools:
• Jenkins
• TestNG
• JMeter
• DataDog
• Understanding of DevOps testing environment and object-Oriented Programming and how it relates to software testing
• Familiarity with insurance related processes
• Familiarity with approach and methodologies related to customer and user experience for digital solutions
• Familiarity with advanced agile practices including release trains, DevOps, CI/CD pipeline management, and security requirements
• Experience using JIRA or an equivalent agile project management tool (i.e. Pivotal Tracker, VersionOne, ClearQuest)

Responsibilities

• Test Engineer (Automation & Data Validation) will support a high-paced Agile client environment and team of experienced application developers. The development team supports a large integrated platform which deploys through a DevSecOps pipeline.
• Test Engineer (Automation) will support the agile team within a prescribed SDLC and deployment process which requires testing and supporting documentation to be completed at consistent milestones during each delivery sprint. Communication is paramount to keep to the sprint milestones to ensure a successful delivery and production deployment each sprint.
• Test Engineer will work with developers, analysts, DevOps engineers to fully support the team.
• Primary focus of the Test Engineer will be contributing to and overseeing creation, upkeep, and execution of all test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts.
• Ensuring adherence to testing standards working with the team to improve minimizing defects.
• Database and Data Review/Validation.
• Adherence to deadlines and communicating status and progress.
• Contributing to software development process by testing and validating specifications are met in an Agile Scrum environment.
• Following established software development testing standards and procedures and contribute towards their improvement.
• Designing and developing complete automated test coverage of the application.
• Performing root cause analysis with developers and surfacing steps to recreate issues.
• Participating in peer and design reviews.
• Reviewing and analyzing complex programming specifications to properly and effectively test each application requirement.
• Conducting thorough defect analysis, document findings, and steps to reproduce.
• Providing production support and suggest enhancements to existing business applications.
• Multi-tasking and communicating status regularly to ensure all deadlines are met.

About Us

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner. For more than 12 years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers.

The last 3 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQ’s and BPA’s with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, Navy, Health and Human Service and the Defense Intelligence Agency.

AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence.

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short Term Disability.

EEO Commitment

AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, VEVRAA and Section 503, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. These protections also extend to applicants.

Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation, please send an email to Human Resources indicating the specifics of the assistance needed.

Physical Demands

Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, and face-to-face; standing, walking, and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.