HII · 4 hours ago
QA Automation Engineer (Engineer Software 2)
Suffolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expHII's Mission Technologies division is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to help expand and maintain their automated testing ecosystem. The role involves shaping automation strategies, writing reliable test code, and ensuring product quality by collaborating with various team members throughout the development lifecycle.
Health CarePublic Safety
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Design, develop, document, and debug automated test frameworks and scripts using Playwright to ensure software quality
Collaborate with software and hardware engineers during planning and design to ensure testability is built into products from the start
Analyze system capabilities and functional requirements to determine QA needs, identify defects, define testing techniques, and prepare operating instructions for test environments and frameworks
Execute automated tests through GitLab CI pipelines, analyze results, and report defects to ensure software meets requirements
Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and testing procedures for new and updated software features
Qualification
Required
2 years experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in test automation, with a strong preference for candidates having 1+ years experience with Playwright
Experience testing modern web-based applications and APIs
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Understanding of the software development and testing lifecycles (SDLC, STLC)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
Strong organizational skills and a self-motivated, detail-oriented approach to tasks
Proficient software debugging and root cause analysis skills
Preferred
Experience using AI powered or generative AI tools to accelerate test development, debugging, or optimization
Solid understanding of object oriented design, data structures, and software design patterns as applied to test automation
Experience developing or testing in a Linux environment
Familiarity with Git, Jira, and Confluence
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Benefits
Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Company
HII
HII is committed to delivering capabilities of exceptional quality and safety to our customers, and to the safety, health and welfare.
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