Automated Test Engineer

OverviewAs an Automated Test Engineer, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering quality assurance services to support application and data systems development in an AI-enabled software development environment. We are looking for candidates with experience with quality assurance and test automation practices in an Agile/DevSecOps work environment, with the ability to support manual testing as needed.ContributionsResponsibilities include:Understand the needs of stakeholders and convey requirements to developersMeet with product design teams to determine testing parametersWrite test plans, create test cases, test procedures, bug reports, and final QA reports for productsTake ownership of an automation framework around several Salesforce applications in a shared OrgCreate and manage automated test cases within Salesforce utilizing SeleniumManage test data architecture definition and requestsTroubleshoot errors and streamline test proceduresTest and examine code written by others and analyze results, including:Data validation testingFunctional testingPerformance and load testingUsability testingAccessibility (508) testingEstablish automated testing tools and infrastructure for test automationDesign, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Cucumber JVM, TestNG, and SeleniumDevelop and execute API tests using TestNG and related toolingPerform performance and load testing using tools such as JMeterProvide manual testing support for functional validation, exploratory testing, and edge case scenarios, as neededProvide validation testing of different systems and data setsDevelop automated testing scripts considering parallelization and idempotencyAutomate and improve development, testing, and release processesEnsure systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threatsWork with software developers and engineers to ensure development follows established processes and works as intendedExperience debugging test failures and identifying root causeWork with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and toolsUtilize tools such as Jira or Rally for story trackingWork within CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Harness and GitLabDevelop and maintain test code using Java and modern IDEs such as VS CodeEngineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvementPresent regular status updates and provide cross-training to other team membersAct as an individual contributor and mentor junior team membersQualificationsRequired:Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security ClearanceBachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience; ORMaster's degree and 3+ years of experience; ORAssociate's degree and 7+ years of experience; ORNo degree and 9+ years of experience3+ years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket3+ years of experience implementing test automation using tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, specifically usage within a traditional Salesforce application3+ years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languagesExperience developing and maintaining automated test scripts in JavaExperience with API testing using frameworks such as RestAssuredAbility to perform both automated and manual testing across the software development lifecycleExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal and collaborative skillsPreferred:Experience with performance and load testing (e.g., JMeter)Experience with testing Salesforce utilizing SeleniumExperience with accessibility (Section 508) testing tools such as ANDI or AxeExperience working with Jira or Rally for test and requirements managementFamiliarity with CI/CD tools such as HarnessExperience working in Agile delivery environmentsAbout steampunkSteampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. Identity StatementAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit .We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program. Job SummaryJob ID: 7886Clearance Requirement: Public Trust