Test Automation Specialist

Prana Comunicación; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPT Associates (IPTA) is seeking a seasoned QA/Test Engineer to lead manual and automated testing for DoD programs at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL. You will design robust test strategies, build reusable scripts for functional, regression, API, and database testing, and manage defects with cross-functional teams.

The role requires five years of related experience, a DoD 8570 Level II/III certification, and an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with Jira and Zephyr.
• Five years of prior experience in a similar role.
• Active DoD 8570 Level II/III certification.
• Active Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all manual and automated testing efforts for DoD systems.
• Design and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, API, and DB testing.
• Create and maintain detailed manual test cases in the government-approved tool.
• Manage defect lifecycle and work with developers to verify fixes.
• Support RMF activities with testing evidence and related artifacts.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jira

Zephyr

Cypress

Job description

Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL
At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL
At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.
Our Team
At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.
Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're Looking For People Who

• Are curious and excited about technology
• Like solving problems and figuring things out
• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee, and execute all manual and automated testing efforts, including functional, regression, security, and performance testing, providing status to the Government Test Manager
• Design, develop, and maintain a suite of robust and reusable automated test scripts for functional, regression, API, and database testing
• Create and maintain detailed, step-by-step manual test cases in the government-approved test management tool
• Manage the full defect lifecycle, including clear documentation in the government-approved tracking system, direct collaboration with developers to troubleshoot, and verification of all bug fixes
• Support all Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities by providing testing evidence, reports, and other related artifacts upon request

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Experience with Jira and Zephyr
• Five (5) years of prior experience in a similar role
• DoD 8570 Level II/III certification
• Active Security Clearance Required

Requirements (Desired)

• Experience with Cypress

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.