Test Engineering, Advisor

What you will do:

The Senior Automated Test Engineer collaborates with a team of testers and developers to ensure quality and security are built into solutions and release deployments to production are error free. They are responsible for conducting functional regression and system integration testing strategies. This is a remote position.

The Automated Test Engineer will support a customer that develops enhances and expand defense system capabilities using the Scaled Agile Large Solution Framework (SAFe) processes. The program itself will Vet personnel for security access suitability and credentialing. Preserve clearance suitability fitness and credentialing adjudication decisions and continuously evaluate cleared and trusted personnel integrate and share information with other Federal Agencies and enable shared information to be used to identify and mitigate Insider Threat risks.

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 developers 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.)
• Work collaboratively with the infrastructure team and the development team in creating automated test scenarios
• Ensure compliance with Section 508
• Lead the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages application integration and testing tools
• Work with developers to resolve problems with software and provide analysis to enhance the applications and architecture
• Coordinate with team leads to provide testing consistency across the portfolio
• Provide analysis and direction regarding CI/CD improvements and automated testing best practices
• Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes
• Maintain and upkeep the implemented test automation suite on a release basis
• Manage source code repositories JIRA and Confluence

What youll need:

• Education: 8 years with a BS/BA 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with a Ph.D.
• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
• 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 resolve issues
• Proficiency with open-source automation tools (Selenium Web Driver Cucumber Gherkin) and assist in coding an automated framework
• Experienced with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development and with build tools
• Certifications: Must have DoD 8570 cert (such as CISSP or Security) or ability to obtain upon start

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with scripting in one or more languages (UNIX based scripting Python)
• Experience with SCM solutions such as (GitLab Artifactory)
• Familiarity with LoadRunner Gitlab Artifactory jFrog Amazon Cloud Services HTML XML ServiceNow
• Testing certifications (e.g. ISTQB Selenium WebDriver).
• Experience with API testing tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g. JMeter).
• Proficiency with Java programming language

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.