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Peraton · 12 hours ago

Automation Test Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$86K/yr - $138K/yr

8+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Senior Automated Test Engineer who will collaborate with a team to ensure quality and security in solutions, conduct various testing strategies, and design automated testing frameworks for web applications.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and develop automated test scripts for web applications using industry-standard testing frameworks

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements and acceptance criteria

Execute and maintain automated test suites, ensuring comprehensive test coverage

Identify, document, and prioritize test cases based on risk and business impact

Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline

Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing

Stay updated on testing best practices, industry trends, and emerging tools

Working on multiple projects simultaneously, develop test system modifications or new development to prepare for implementation

Leading the creation test automation frameworks; perform testing of developer's applications; and installing, configuring, and administering applications that automate testing

Develop automated testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, security, and usability

Lead automation, integration and test efforts ensuring defects are mitigated

Coordinate testing of software defects, enhancements, and upgrades with users and other application teams

Lead the development and execution of automation test scripts using testing tools such as Selenium. Configure Testing Framework to execute Selenium scripts

Support test events including system, integration, independent verification & validation, and user acceptance tests

Attend Project Agile Sprint daily stand-up meetings, customer meetings, and other team meetings

Work in a Scrum team - participate in all Scrum ceremonies (daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective, Program Increment Planning ceremonies, etc.)

Qualification

SeleniumJavaAutomation TestingCI/CD ToolsAgile MethodologiesPythonAPI TestingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Education: Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD or 12 years of experience with HS diploma/equivalent

Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance

Certification: Security + certification or must obtain within 60 days of starting

Proven experience as an Automation Test Engineer with a focus on web applications

Proficiency in test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar

Strong programming skills, preferably in languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools

Solid understanding of web technologies and architecture

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with Agile Methodologies and Kanban Framework

Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices

Prior working experience with Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Acceptance Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases

Experience developing repeatable test procedures, executing tests, recording results, and working with developers to identify and resolve issues