Automation Engineer
Herndon, VA

Job Description

Bay State Computers, Inc. is a professional services firm and a leading provider of Information Technology (IT) services and products to the U.S. Federal Government and Industry. Bay State brings together experienced IT professionals and the latest state-of-the-art technology tools, practices, and products to support projects and task order requirements for our customers. For more information about Bay State visit our website, connect with us on LinkedIn, or follow us on Twitter.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Automation Engineer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

* Perform formal software testing activities for complex software applications.
* Review user requirements documentation; assist in development of test plans; develop test data to be used in performing tests; and transform test plans into test scripts.
* Ensure proper execution of test scripts and documentation of test results in tracking systems.
* Analyze test results, document conclusions, and make recommendations that are fully supported by test results.
* Participate in requirements gathering sessions
* Create Manual and Automation Test plans for Application Testing
* Create Test cases for SIT Testing, including the identification, collection and/or creation of Test data
* Execute frontend, and backend tests
* Develop, update and maintain quality testing standards and procedures
* Assist in the planning, creation and control of the test environment(s)
* Facilitate and/or participate in structured walk-throughs, and peer reviews
* Lead/participate in the coordination, and execution of release testing
* Mentor other testers on methodology framework testing processes, and application knowledge as appropriate
* Determine and meet time estimates, and schedules for testing efforts
* Manage changes to requirements throughout the project lifecycle

Required Experience/Skills:

* 6+ years' extensive experience developing automation tests in ALM
* 5+ years' experience working with a Relational Database
* 4+ years' experience writing intermediate level SQL queries
* 3+ years' experience working with Java development/principles
* Strong understanding of the full lifecycle (SDLC) with Agile/Scrum experience
* A strong understanding of Web-based & Mobile applications
* Strong understanding of different types of Manual and Automated Testing methodologies (unit, system integration, regression, compatibility & performance etc.) and an ability to plan/execute accordingly
* Proven ability to Plan, Develop, Deploy Automated Test Frameworks and Scripts based upon BDD / ATDD approach
* Experience using Java/Ruby Automation Frameworks and Build Process using Jenkins Support or Cloud Management
* Strong written and verbal communication skills (ability to translate between business and technical concepts)
* Experience working with XML
* Proven ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical
* Proven ability to identify, define, and document business requirements (functional and system)
* Proven ability to participate in requirements analysis, validation and verification, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, traceable, feasible, unambiguous, and verifiable
* Proven ability to track, and fully document changes to business requirements (both functional and system)
* Proven ability to clearly communicate requirements to other development team members
* Candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident

Desired Experience/Skills

* Experience developing automated tests with UFT / SOAPUI / Selenium
* Experience with JAVA OOP for Automation Frameworks
* Strong DevOps skills (not mandatory)
* Ability to be flexible, and think analytically in a problem-solving environment
* Ability to solve problems to complex business processes
* Proven ability to develop, and maintain system documentation
* Ability to work independently with minimal direction
* Proven ability to work independently, and as a team member

Benefits: Full-time employees (permanent or contract employees who are employed for a term greater than 6 months) are eligible for benefits including time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits.

Location: Herndon, VA

Bay State Computers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.