Automation Testing Engineer

Cherokee Federal

McLean (VA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 210,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Automated Tester SME in McLean, VA. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and extensive experience in test automation across the full software life cycle.

You will design and execute tests, develop automated scripts, and coordinate with development teams to ensure secure, reliable IT systems for a government customer. The position offers a competitive starting salary range of $180,000–$210,000, full-time benefits including medical, dental,

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Eleven (11) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or ten (10) years with a Master’s degree.
Experience with test automation methodologies such as Selenium or Katalon.
Understanding of complete life-cycle software systems.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a matrixed team and plan/prioritize work.

Responsibilities

Define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for processes, functions, and system integration, including UAT and test units.
Conduct system integration tests and UATs; create automated test scripts and coordinate with development staff.
Document successes/failures of test procedures and resolve operational problems with engineering teams.
Provide technical support and advice to other engineering groups.
Develop and refine quality control and reliability programs in collaboration with stakeholders.
Oversee testing in a DevOps environment and report test results to customers and teams.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Test automation

Life-cycle software experience

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Selenium

Katalon

JUnit

Job description

Automated Tester SME

This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance to be considered.

Cherokee Preting is seeking an Automated Tester SME to support the test of access control systems for a government customer. The successful candidate will support continuity of our customer’s mission by helping ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of IT systems.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Automated Tester SME: $180,000-$210,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Automated Tester SME Responsibilities Include

Define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for processes, functions, system integration, and user acceptance testing including test units, processes, and functions.
Conduct system integration tests and user acceptance testing, create automated test scripts, and coordinate with the development team to perform tests.
Document the successes and failures of all executed test procedures.
Investigate and resolve operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel.
Provide technical support and advice to other engineering groups.
Participate in the development, maintenance, and refinement of quality control and reliability programs.
Work with design engineers, production personnel, customers, and other stakeholders to identify and develop verification methods for system, subsystem, and component level requirements.
Investigate problems referred by customer support.
Plan, manage, and track project test efforts.
Evaluate and develop detailed test plans, procedures, and reports.
Oversee and perform testing in a DevOps environment.
Support testing after each deployment.
Work with automated testing techniques.
Work with Junit.
Oversee and perform test reporting.
Interact directly with customers, teammates, and functional peer groups.
Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Automated Tester SME Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Minimum of eleven (11) years of prior relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience with a Master’s degree. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with test automation methodologies such as Selenium or Katalon
Understanding and experience in complete life-cycle software systems
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Strong, effective, and professional communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience working within matrixed teams
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work without close supervision
Ability to take initiative in troubleshooting; creative in determining approach or action to take in non-routine situations
Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: [list]
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal