Sr. Automated Application Tester

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vosper Thornycroft Group seeks an Automated Tester to define, document, analyze, and execute tests for complex systems. You will develop automated scripts, coordinate with development, and validate test results across units, subsystems, and integration.

You’ll interact with customers and teams to refine verification methods and ensure quality compliance. The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, a BS or MS in a technical field, and 10+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• BS degree and 11-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with test automation methodologies such as Selenium or Katalon
• Understanding and experience in the complete life-cycle of 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Communicates with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work ability

Education

BS degree in a technical field

MS degree in a technical field

Tools

Selenium

Katalon

JUnit

Job description

Overview

The Automated Tester defines, documents, analyzes, performs, and interprets tests for processes, functions, system integration, and user acceptance testing including test units, processes, and functions. Conducts system integration tests and user acceptance testing, creates automated test scripts, and coordinates with the development team to perform tests. Documents the successes and failures of all executed test procedures. Investigates and resolves operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel. Provides technical support and advice to other engineering groups. Participates in the development, maintenance, and refinement of quality control and reliability programs.

What will you do?

• 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
• Communicates with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• BS degree and 11-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience, will consider additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with test automation methodologies such as Selenium or Katalon
• Understanding and experience in the complete life-cycle of 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