AUTOMATED TEST ENGINEER

Peraton is looking to hire a Automated Test Engineer in the Washington DC Metro area. This role will be a remote position.. At times the role will also require travel to the Quantico client site when necessary. What you’ll do:

• Working on multiple projects simultaneously, develop test system modifications or new development to prepare for implementation
• Leading the creation test automation frameworks; perform testing of developer’s applications; and installing, configuring, and administering applications that automate testing
• Develop automated testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, security, and usability
• Lead automation, integration and test efforts ensuring defects are mitigated
• Coordinate testing of software defects, enhancements, and upgrades with users and other application teams
• Lead the development and execution of automation test scripts using testing tools such as Selenium. Configure Testing Framework to execute Selenium scripts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams include development, infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and operations teams
• Support test events including system, integration, independent verification & validation, and user acceptance tests
• Attend Project Agile Sprint daily stand-up meetings, customer meetings, and other team meetings
• Work in a Scrum team - participate in all Scrum ceremonies (daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective, Program Increment Planning ceremonies, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with the infrastructure team and the development team in creating automated test scenarios
• Ensure compliance with Section 508
• Lead the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration, and testing tools
• Work with developers to resolve problems with software and provide analysis to enhance the applications and architecture
• Coordinate with team leads to provide testing consistency across the portfolio
• Provide analysis and direction regarding CI/CD improvements and automated testing best practices
• Research, develop, install, and configure tools to improve testing and quality efforts for Operation and Maintenance:
• Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes and maintain and upkeep the implemented test automation suite on a release basis
• Manage source code repositories, JIRA, and Confluence

Do you have experience in XML?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, What you’ll need:

• Education: 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Clearance: active TS/SCI clearance

• 3 years familiarity with Agile Methodologies and Kanban Framework

• 3 years experience with Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Acceptance Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases

• Experience developing repeatable test procedures, executing tests, recording results, and working with developers to identify and resolve issues

• Proficiency with open-source automation tools (Selenium Web Driver, Cucumber, Gherkin)

• Assist in coding an automated framework

• Experienced with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development, build tools, and scripting in one or more languages (UNIX based scripting, Python)

• Experience with SCM solutions such as (GitLab, Artifactory)

• Familiarity with LoadRunner, Gitlab, Artifactory, jFrog, Amazon Cloud Services, HTML, XML, ServiceNow
• Must be local to the Washington DC Metro area

Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance, Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.