Senior Automation Engineer

DescriptionThe Automation Engineer will participate in software testing, creation and implementation of Test Strategies, Plans, and Automated Test Scripts as well as other aspects of the software development lifecycle. The candidate will be responsible for developing and testing Client side javascript code written in React, Angular and React Native (for mobile applications) code as dictated by project requirement. This is a hybrid position that requires 1-2 days/week onsite in Ashburn, Virginia. Job Responsibilities Developing automation test scripts using Detox (is a must)Cypress (understanding and some experience is good)Playwright (Not necessary to have experience with this but if they used it is a plus)Selenium (must have)etcGenerating test data and performing Data Validation Data interface message testing with JSON and XML message setsDeveloping SQL or Unix scripts for test data generation or test harness automationExecute regression, functional, and system testing Verifying results and producing test summaries and defect reports Identifying defects and requirement discrepancies, and generating defect change requests and reporting discrepanciesUse modern software engineering IDEs including Eclipse, IntelliJ, etc. for design, development, and testing the softwareWork with users in an Agile development approach to understand and document requirements in JIRAQualificationsRequired Skills and Experience:Bachelors in Computer Science or related field9+ Years of relevant technical experience (prior experience as a developer is a plus)Must have experience with Mobile automation testing, Detox, and SeleniumExperience with at least 3 programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript…etc.)Basic SQL query skills and general understanding of relational databases. Ability to understand data models and write test scripts based on the data modelEvaluate test results, report and manage defects.Good Understanding of Oriented programming and Data Structures.Ability to work in a high-pressured, tight-deadline environment.Good written/oral communication skills and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate information to a variety of groups at different technical skill levels.Strong initiative: must be able to take a high-level requirement, ask questions/seek clarifications, and get the job done.Desired Skills and Experience:Experience in all stages of application testing, including backend testing, functional, usability, regression, load/stress and performance testing Understanding and some experience with CypressSome experience with PlaywrightExperience with integration level testing, requiring ability to work with both big picture & in-depth domain knowledge.Proven ability to develop, execute and maintain automated test suites across multiple environments: frontend/backend applications and API Service testing using tools such as Soap UI and Postman with basic JSON and XML knowledge.Experience with any SPA framework testing tools (e.g. e2e, Protractor)Prior experience in a software development arena is a plus. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Must have the ability to present solutions to technical and non-technical project members.Experience working in an agile development process is a plus.Customer Requirements:Clearance – Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background InvestigationCitizenship – Must be a US CitizenLocation – Hybrid with on-site (Ashburn, VA) visits 1-2 days per week and if a mission need.Job Field: SoftwareTravel: No