Test Automation Engineer

NextGen Federal Systems, LLC (NextGen) is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join a technical team supporting a Department of Defense customer. The Test Automation Engineer will work in collaboration with systems development teams to create automated testing for large mission critical applications.The test engineer will participate in test case creation, test automation, and test result evaluation. They will work closely with the development teams to automate test cases, and track/report test results. They will work with the DevOps team to integrate automated testing into the application's pipeline builds.LocationHybrid Position, Aberdeen, MDResponsibilitiesCollaborate with development, engineering, and system architects to create test strategies, test scenarios, and test plansBuild automated tests for mission critical DOD applicationsIntegrate automated tests into Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines to enable continuous testing and deliveryMonitor and analyze test results to increase system quality and ensure system deployment stabilityQualifications3+ years of experience as a test engineer with 2+ years of test automation experienceExperience creating test scripts and drafting test documentation (e.g. test plans and test reports)Experience assembling test metrics, standards, and defect briefing reportsEffective oral and written communication skills. Able to present findings and defects found during testing to government stakeholders, and work with development teams on system improvementsAutomated system test development experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, and KatalonA BA or BS degree is required. An Associates degree and 7 years of experience or 9 years of total experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree requirement.A secret clearance is requiredAbout NextGen: NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client's organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, tenure, race, or sexual identity.Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees' contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.Strive to achieve results as an organization.Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.RefID: A01y

Created: 2024-10-19