Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
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Job description
- Is responsible for developing and maintaining automated test scripts in a prioritized and standardized manner as identified by the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, Director and Product Line Director.
- Coordinates and organizes automating and verification of assigned products to ensure the delivery of top-level software products to external client
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (QAAE) will:
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Reviews regression test scripts written by QA staff.
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Participates in automation status calls with team members and management
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Supports and understands products assigned
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Possesses good verbal and written communication skills
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Participates in assigned internal QA projects
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Monitors day-to-day activities and workloads of assigned Product Line (PL), QA staff
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Provides weekly metrics to management
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Adjusts timelines/requests based on resource allocations
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Assists with and certifies validity of cross training
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Monitors the verification of product functionality
Other Duties:
- Maintains working relationships with all internal departments
- Participates in presentations as Subject Matter Expert (SM
Conditions of Employment: (Authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship.)
- Must be able to pass a Federal background check
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Security and Privacy Responsibilities:
Individuals working for DSS or any Subsidiary will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53. Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties. Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high-risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access. Individuals with access to modify data and the configuration baseline will require further training.
Requirements
- Has verifiable experience with appropriate QA software testing and automation tools
- Proficient with Automation Sprints to follow the Lean Agile Scrum Process
- Proficient in the Software Development Life Cycle
- Proficient with DSS Applications and a good knowledge of DSS products
- Prioritizes, manages time and is detail oriented.
- Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills
- Possesses proven aptitude for understanding technical process
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with other engineers in a team setting.
- Must work effectively on his/her own with minimal supervision.
- Works with other departments and managers within the company
- Learns new software as needed
- Consistently meets defined goals
- Is proficient in VistA and CPRS
- Communicates well in regard to automation tasks, timelines and accomplishment
Preferred Skills
- Experience with qTest and Jira
- Experience with Automation Anywhere or HP Quick Test Pro
- QA experience with GUI applications and HL7 interfaces
Education:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field of study
- Combination of education and experience may be substituted for a formal degree
Desired:
- Master s degree Computer Science, Computer Information, Health Information or other related degree
Certification(s), Licenses:
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Optional, not required:
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CSTE, CSQA or ISTQB Certification
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Other related certifications
Experience:
- Required: 1 year experience as a DSS QA Analyst I.
- Desired:
- Previous experience in utilizing automation tools such as:
- Automation Anywhere
- Quick Test Pro
- Selenium
- Knowledge of programming language
Benefits & conditions
Salary at DSS Inc is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $68,000.00 to $80,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of DSS, Inc. total compensation package for employees.