Software Test Automation Engineer

PeopleTec Inc.
Huntsville, AL, United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Agile Methodology Automation of Tests Unit Testing DevOps Scrum Methodology E2e Testing Selenium Software Engineering Test Case Test Execution Engine Strategies of Testing
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Software Repository Performance Testing Cypress (Programming Language) Gitlab SC Clearance Integration Tests

Job description

  • Design, create, and document software development and infrastructure processes, including design specifications and test plans .
  • Implement and manage automated testing frameworks and scripts to support efficient, repeatable testing processes.
  • Lead the design and execution of unit and end-to-end testing processes to ensure robust, reliable, and high-quality software products.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to other team members on automation testing best practices, test case development, and effective testing methodologies.
  • Work closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to align on testing strategies, resolve issues, and improve overall testing efficiency.

Requirements

PeopleTec is looking for a talented Software Test Automation Engineer to join our team! This role requires a high level of expertise in creating and executing test plans, unit testing, and end-to-end testing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality assurance, a meticulous eye for detail, and a strong understanding of automation tools and best practices., * 5-10+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on test automation.

  • Proficiency in test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of testing methodologies including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
  • Experience in test plan creation for complex applications, with a deep understanding of functional, regression, and performance testing.
  • Excellent communication skills: Ability to clearly document and explain testing procedures and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with GitLab for code repositories and pipelines
  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative environment composed of Government, Prime Contractor, Support Contractor, and other Government agencies/personnel.
  • Candidate must be confident in his/her ability to work across a vast organizational structure to effectively communicate complex technical issues.
  • Travel as required (estimated 10%).
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s in STEM field.

Desired Skills :

  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and participation in agile teams, with experience in sprint planning and backlog grooming.

About the company

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name “PeopleTec” was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company’s foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it’s through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our “People First” benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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