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Demonstrates expertise in automated testing solutions, including the design and implementation of test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration. Proficient in programming languages for test automation and experienced in federal compliance environments, ensuring quality and accessibility standards are met.
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Automated Testing EngineeringJava ProgrammingSelenium FrameworkCI/CD IntegrationSection 508 Compliance
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Hard Skills
Test AutomationFunctional TestingRegression TestingAPI TestingPerformance TestingSecurity TestingAccessibility TestingTest-Driven DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisDefect Tracking
Soft Skills
CollaborationMentoringCommunicationProblem-SolvingPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
JiraConfluenceKatalonJMeterAxe by DequePostmanGoogle CloudGitHub ActionsHarness
Certifications & Qualifications
ISTQB Foundation LevelISTQB Advanced Level
Industry Keywords
Agile MethodologiesFederal ComplianceFedRAMPFISMANIST StandardsPublic Trust ClearanceUser Acceptance TestingIndependent Verification and Validation
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber SecurityJavaJavaScriptJMeterPythonSelenium
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated testing solutions across cloud-based applications and development environments
- Ensure new functionality, enhancements, integrations, and production releases meet standards for quality, security, accessibility, performance, and reliability
- Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated functional, regression, integration, API, performance, security, and accessibility tests
- Build and enhance scalable test automation frameworks, reusable components, and testing standards
- Translate requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria into traceable test cases and automated test scenarios
- Apply test-driven development and shift-left testing practices
- Validate application functionality across development, integration, staging, pre-production, and production-like environments
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and establish automated quality gates
- Troubleshoot failed builds, test failures, environment issues, and deployment defects with DevSecOps and engineering teams
- Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, test data, execution results, traceability records, and audit-ready documentation
- Maintain testing artifacts in Jira, Confluence, and approved repositories
- Support Section 508 accessibility testing and related reports
- Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects through resolution
- Perform root cause analysis of escaped defects, recurring quality issues, and failed production deployments
- Track and report quality indicators, including test coverage, pass rates, defect metrics, failed tests, and deployment failures
- Recommend corrective actions and process improvements based on testing results and quality trends
- Develop and execute performance, load, stress, and resilience tests
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering teams on security vulnerability and POA&M remediation validation
- Conduct automated and manual accessibility testing under Section 508 and federal requirements
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, program increments, demonstrations, retrospectives, and release activities
- Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to define testable acceptance criteria
- Support User Acceptance Testing, Independent Verification and Validation, third-party testing, and federal audit activities
- Present test results, risks, quality trends, and recommendations to technical teams and program leadership
- Mentor team members and promote quality engineering and automation practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field; equivalent professional experience considered
- 3-5 years experience in software quality assurance with a focus on test automation engineering
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for test automation such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
- Experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Katalon, JMeter, Axe by Deque, and Postman
- Familiarity integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Harness, GitHub Actions, or equivalent
- Understanding of software development life cycles, Agile methodologies, and shift-left testing practices
- Experience working within federal compliance environments including FedRAMP, FISMA, or NIST standards
- Experience with Google Cloud
- Previous federal contracting or government program experience
- Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher security clearance
- Knowledge of accessibility testing and Section 508 compliance
- Experience partnering with software engineers, architects, and program managers, and presenting QA findings and quality metrics to leadership
- Existing active Public Trust or higher clearance
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- Wellness Resources
- Employee Bonus Programs