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Job type full-time
Full job description
Summary: the automation engineer assesses software quality through automated testingThe automation engineer coordinates and executes test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures and scriptsThe automation engineer must have knowledge and skills to ensure that test environments are set up accurately and create test reportsThe test engineer must be able to test it hardware, software, systems and networksThe automation engineer is responsible for finding and reporting bugs and glitchesIn this role, the automation engineer should have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skillsThe automation engineer must develop and execute test cases and be passionate about qualityUltimately, the automation engineer will ensure that products, applications and systems work correctly.
Required education: bachelor’s degree or higher in a business or technical discipline
Required years of experience: 2 years, or 4 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
Responsibilities:
Review and analyze system specifications
Collaborate with business analysts, test engineers and test planners/managers to develop effective strategies and test plans
Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results
Evaluate product code according to specifications
Create logs to document testing phases and defects
Report bugs and errors to development teams
Help troubleshoot issues
Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
Minimum qualifications:
Va or other federal government experience required.
Proven experience as a qa, automation engineer or similar role
Experience in project management and qa methodology
Familiarity with agile frameworks and regression testing is a plus
Ability to document and troubleshoot errors
Working knowledge of test management software (e.gQtest, zephyr, loadrunner), jira, rational and sql
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
Strong organizational skills
Preferred qualifications:
Cmmi maturity level 3, iso 9001:2015 or 9001:2001, and itil experience a plus
Has high standards, results oriented, and a commitment to delivering high quality software on time
Data loss prevention project experience as a automation engineer in a us government agency preferred
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
