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Peraton · 3 weeks ago

Senior Software Test Automation Engineer

US-MD-Lanham

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$86K/yr - $138K/yr

12+ years exp

Peraton is a leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, dedicated to delivering national security solutions. They are seeking a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer to lead testing efforts, ensure quality across diverse project environments, and provide guidance in various testing methodologies.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct functional and/or integration testing of multiple programs in an IBM mainframe or client/server environment

Proactively identify use cases for test automation within supported projects

Use test automation tools to execute test scripts that validate functional, technical, and performance requirements

Use Government or Contractor-developed documentation to construct test cases with predetermined results and test data to verify program functionality and/or interfaces through assigned systems

Review output to determine whether the test results fulfill the established requirements, and if necessary, notify the responsible programmers, both verbally and in writing, of errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the programs and/or documentation

Coordinate test activities with project stakeholders

Coordinate work assignments to ensure timely and accurate completion of testing

Train other contractors or government personnel in use of automated testing tools

Lead and oversee testing activities with initiative and accountability, applying deep expertise while guiding others and rapidly adapting to new systems and domains

Qualification

Software TestingTest Automation ToolsIBM Rational ELM SuiteAgile MethodologiesTest Management ToolsLeadershipProblem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Required

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA OR 16 years of experience with a HS Degree/Diploma

Demonstrated mastery in software testing, bringing deep expertise and advanced problem-solving capabilities

Provides strategic guidance on testing practices across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models, ensuring alignment and quality across diverse project environments

Experience leading and assisting other Test Engineers

Must have knowledge and experience working with and supporting the development of an overall test Plan and tailored test plans for each release

Must have experience preparing comprehensive reports on testing progress/issues and remedial action

Hands-on work with IBM Rational ELM suite including Rational Doors Next Generation (DNG) /Rational Requirements Composer (RRC), Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) and Engineering Test Management (ETM)Experience using test automation tools including but not limited to: Selenium, UiPath, QTP, HP-UFT, Rational Functional Teste, Other test automation tools

Familiarity with test management tools such as Xray for JIRA, version control and collaborative software such as GitHub, and work management software such as Atlassian

Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green card holder- must have 3 or more US residency)

Must be able to obtain and maintain an MBI clearance

Preferred

Current active IRS MBI Clearance strongly preferred

Experience working with the federal government

Knowledge of current IRS tax administration software applications

Experience with IBM Mainframe or Unisys Mainframe applications and operations

Market knowledge of various classes of test automation tools, including low code/code free automated testing tools

Exposure to wide automation concepts, framework & best practices from industry in automating mainframe and web applications

Demonstrated experience in designing & implementing customized test automation frameworks as needed

Experience with the following skills will be considered a significant plus: Hands on experience with technology standards such as: Java, Service Oriented Architecture/Web Services, SQL, XML, Agile Testing Methodology and the ability to proactively respond to emerging technology trends

Experience with IBM Rational ELM suite including Rational Doors Next Generation (DNG) /Rational Requirements Composer (RRC), Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) and Engineering Test Management (ETM)

Utilization of Test Tools such as: IBM Rational Functional, Integration, Performance Tester, IBM Engineering Test Management, IBM Rational Test Virtualization Server, Jmeter, Junit, Parasoft – LoadTest, Selenium Automated Testing, SOAPUI (free version), INFOConnect, Pegasus, UiPath

Familiarity with Accessibility Tools such as: Freedom Scientific JAWS; ZoomText; Dragon Naturally Speaking