Software Test Automation Engineer

Sabre Systems; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre Systems is seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to join the team supporting U.S. Navy aircraft systems at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD. You will develop and automate tests, create data and scenarios, and collaborate with engineers to improve automation infrastructure.

The role requires a BS in a technical field, 3+ years of Java/Maven experience, and DoD clearance eligibility. Must be a US citizen; position located on-site in Southern Maryland.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a Computer Science, Computer Systems Information Management, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics
• 3+ years of software experience developing in Java and using Maven
• Experience with developing test scenarios for use in automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Robot Framework, Selenium)
• Experience creating test data, cases, and scenarios from written requirements
• Proficient with Red Hat with knowledge of Git version control software
• Familiarity with Atlassian suite including Jira and Confluence. BitBucket and Bamboo experience is a plus
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher or be eligible to obtain one and maintain a clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Prepare, conduct, and automate API tests
• Improve and maintain testing environments for automation
• Create documentation and report bugs
• Communicate and cooperate with software engineers regarding design approaches and modifications
• Suggest and implement ideas to improve automation infrastructure
• Share quality knowledge with other team members
• Participate in full software development lifecycle activities including requirements, design, development, integration, and test
• Demonstrate good communication skills and be a team player
• Be self-motivated and able to learn in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Java

Maven

Robot Framework

Selenium

Test data creation

Git

Jira

Confluence

Communication skills

DoD clearance eligibility

US citizenship

Education

BS degree in Computer Science / CSIM / Electrical Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

PostgreSQL

ActiveMQ

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Software Test Automation Engineer at Sabre Systems, you will employ your talent towards improving the systems used on the United States Navy's most sophisticated Aircraft. The challenge to continually improve the mission capabilities of Navy aircraft requires engagement from the most elite software professionals available. Your talents can make a difference in keeping our ships and sailors safe from threats both above and below the surface of the ocean. The Maritime Surveillance domain requires Software Test Automation Engineers to familiarize themselves with a wide variety of mission systems, software programming languages and environments. If you want to make meaningful contributions toward keeping naval aircraft systems on the leading edge, then we have a challenge for you!

Join our Team in support of some of the Navy's most technologically sophisticated aircraft platforms including the P-8A Poseidon. This position is located at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Southern, Maryland, Lexington Park, MD. The selected candidate will work on based on a daily basis and will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Apply knowledge of computer science concepts and techniques, mathematics, and methods of statistical analysis to develop and apply automated solutions to engineering, scientific, or business data acquisition and management problems
• Preparation, conduction, and automation of API tests
• Improve and maintain testing environments for automation.
• Create documentation and report bugs
• Communicate and cooperate with software engineers regarding design approaches and modifications
• Suggest and implement ideas to improve automation infrastructure
• Sharing quality knowledge with other team members
• All candidates should be prepared to participate in processes applicable to full software development lifecycle activities including requirements, design, development, integration, and test.
• Good communication skills and team player
• Self-motivated individual willing to learn and work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Requirements:

• BS degree in a Computer Science, Computer Systems Information Management, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics
• 3+ years of software experience developing in Java and using Maven
• Experience with developing test scenarios for use in automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Robot Framework, Selenium)
• Experience creating test data, cases, and scenarios from written requirements
• Proficient with Red Hat with knowledge of Git version control software
• Familiarity with Atlassian suite including Jira and Confluence. BitBucket and Bamboo experience is a plus
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher or be eligible to obtain one and maintain a clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Additional experience in the following areas is a plus:

• PostgresSQL
• ActiveMQ

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Compensation Statement

At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00

Refer & Earn: Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility

* A Level 3 Employee Referral Bonus applies to this requisition for qualifying referrals. At Sabre Systems, we value great talent and encourage our employees to refer exceptional candidates. If you have any questions about the referral policy or this position, please contact the Recruiting team.

We respect the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans brings not only to our company, but also to our customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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