Senior Software Test Automation Engineer

Peraton; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton, a national security-focused company, seeks a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer to join the Lanham, MD team. You will conduct functional and integration testing in mainframe/server environments, drive automation initiatives, and lead test teams.

Candidates should have 8+ years of testing experience and hands-on automation with Selenium, QTP/HP-UFT or Rational Functional Tester. You will coordinate with stakeholders, build test plans for each release, and train others in automation

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years of software testing experience with a BS/BA; additional 4 years may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
• Experience with test automation tools including Selenium, QTP/HP-UFT, Rational Functional Tester, or similar.
• Ability to develop overall and release-specific test plans and tailored test plans.
• Experience generating comprehensive testing reports and leading junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and/or integration testing in mainframe or client/server environments.
• Identify use cases for test automation within projects and lead development of automation frameworks.
• Use automation tools to execute scripts validating functional, technical, and performance requirements.
• Construct test cases from documentation with predetermined results and data.
• Review outputs and notify programmers of errors or inconsistencies in programs or docs.
• Coordinate test activities with project stakeholders and manage work assignments.
• Train other personnel in automated testing tools.

Skills

Test automation

Test planning

Team leadership

Communication

Education

BS/BA with 8 years experience

Tools

Selenium

QTP/HP-UFT

Rational Functional Tester

IBM/Unisys Mainframe testing

Job description

About Peraton

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

About The Role

Senior Software Test Automation Engineer

This position will be located in Lanham, Maryland

What you will do

• Conduct functional and/or integration testing of multiple programs in an IBM mainframe or client/server environment.
• Proactively identify use cases for test automation within supported projects.
• Lead development of test automation solutions and frameworks.
• Use test automation tools to execute test scripts that validate functional, technical, and performance requirements.
• Use Government or Contractor-developed documentation to construct test cases with predetermined results and test data to verify program functionality and/or interfaces through assigned systems.
• Review output to determine whether the test results fulfill the established requirements, and if necessary, notify the responsible programmers, both verbally and in writing, of errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the programs and/or documentation.
• Coordinate test activities with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate work assignments to ensure timely and accurate completion of testing.
• Train other contractor or government personnel in use of automated testing tools.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Additional 4 years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree. 8 plus years of software testing experience.
• Software test automation experience using test automation tools including but not limited to: Selenium, QTP, HP-UFT, Rational Functional Tester, or other test automation tools.
• Must have knowledge and experience working with and supporting the development of an overall test Plan and tailored test plans for each release.
• Experience preparing comprehensive reports on testing progress/issues and remedial action.
• Experience leading and assisting junior Test Engineers.
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green card holder- must have 3 or more US residency).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an MBI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current active IRS MBI Clearance strongly preferred.
• Exposure to wide automation concepts, framework & best practices from industry in automating mainframe and web applications.
• Demonstrated experience in designing & implementing customized test automation frameworks as needed.
• Experience with IBM Mainframe or Unisys Mainframe applications and operations.
• Market knowledge of various classes of test automation tools, including low code/code free automated testing tools.
• Experience working with the federal government.
• Knowledge of current IRS tax administration software applications is a significant plus.
• SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

• Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.