Automation Tester

Jobtailor; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java and Gherkin/ATDD frameworks. You will design and run test plans and regression suites based on requirements, and support CTEP-ESYS applications in an Agile/Scrum environment.

The role requires 5+ years of software testing experience, strong Java and Selenium skills, and proficiency with JIRA, XRAY or Zephyr, and CI/CD tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience, including hands-on automation development.
• Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver with Java.
• Experience with JIRA and a test management plugin (XRAY or Zephyr).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Bamboo, Jenkins, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of SQL for data validation.
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java and Gherkin/ATDD frameworks.
• Design and execute test plans, test cases, and regression suites based on system requirements, design documents, and functional specifications.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and Section 508 testing across CTEP-ESYS applications.
• Utilize JIRA, XRAY, and Zephyr for test management, defect tracking, and test reporting.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo and version control via Bitbucket/GitHub.
• Perform database validation using SQL queries against Oracle databases.
• Participate in daily Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and defect triage meetings.
• Provide regular testing status updates and coordinate with development and DevOps teams on defect resolution.
• Support Section 508/WCAG compliance testing using SortSite and WebKing.
• Support the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program Enterprise Systems at NCI/NIH within an Agile/Scrum team.

Skills

Selenium WebDriver

Java Programming

Test Management

CI/CD Integration

SQL Database Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

JIRA

XRAY

Zephyr

Bamboo

Bitbucket

GitHub

SortSite

WebKing

Oracle Database

Job description

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java and Gherkin/ATDD frameworks
• Design and execute test plans, test cases, and regression suites based on system requirements, design documents, and functional specifications
• Conduct functional, integration, regression, and Section 508 compliance testing across CTEP-ESYS applications
• Utilize JIRA, XRAY, and Zephyr for test management, defect tracking, and test reporting
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo and version control via Bitbucket/GitHub
• Perform database validation using SQL queries against Oracle databases
• Participate in daily Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and defect triage meetings
• Provide regular testing status updates and coordinate with development and DevOps teams on defect resolution
• Support Section 508/WCAG compliance testing using SortSite and WebKing
• Support the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program Enterprise Systems at NCI/NIH within an Agile/Scrum team

Requirements

• 5+ years of software testing experience, including hands-on automation development
• Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver with Java
• Experience with JIRA and a test management plugin (XRAY or Zephyr)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Bamboo, Jenkins, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of SQL for data validation
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• Preferred: experience testing federal government or NIH/NCI applications
• Preferred: knowledge of Section 508/WCAG accessibility compliance testing
• Preferred: familiarity with Gherkin/BDD (Cucumber or SpecFlow)
• Preferred: experience with Bitbucket, GitHub, or Confluence
• Preferred: ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent
• Preferred: background in clinical trials or health IT systems

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in automated testing using Selenium WebDriver with Java, along with proficiency in test management tools like JIRA and XRAY. Strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and Section 508 compliance testing is essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Selenium WebDriver
• Java Programming
• Test Management (JIRA, XRAY, Zephyr)
• CI/CD Integration (Bamboo)
• SQL Database Validation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Automated Testing
• Test Plan Design
• Regression Testing
• Functional Testing
• Integration Testing
• Section 508 Compliance Testing
• Gherkin/ATDD Frameworks
• Agile/Scrum Methodologies
• Defect Tracking
• Database Validation

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• ISTQB Foundation Level Certification

Industry Keywords

• Federal Government Applications
• NIH/NCI Applications
• Health IT Systems
• Clinical Trials
• WCAG Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Selenium WebDriver
• JIRA
• XRAY
• Zephyr
• Bamboo
• Bitbucket
• GitHub
• SortSite
• WebKing
• Oracle Database