Automated Test Engineer

The role

You will work on a solutions delivery team to advance the digital transformation of critical government systems. You will update test automation suites and collaborate with development, DevSecOps, and operations teams.

What you will do

• Update and maintain the implemented test automation suite.
• Work collaboratively with development teams to develop and maintain new test automation scripts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to include development, DevSecOps, and operations teams.
• Identify, analyze, and document problems with the solution's function, output, or content.
• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
• Document software defects using JIRA bug tracking system and report defects to the development teams and Scrum Master.
• Research, develop, install, and configure tools to improve testing and quality efforts.

Required qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• 3-8 years' relevant experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks and scripts.
• Familiarity with Agile Methodologies.
• Prior working experience with Unit Testing, Integration Testing, End to End Testing, System Acceptance Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases.
• Experience with GitHub, Python, and TypeScript.
• Experience developing repeatable test procedures, executing tests, recording results, and working with developers to identify and resolve issues.
• Proficiency coding an automated framework and working with open-source automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Jasmine, Karma).
• Python or TypeScript skills, basic knowledge of databases and related scripting/programming.
• Detail-oriented, quick learner with the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team, as well as independently.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills conducive to team building.
• Must have good practical testing skills and an understanding of QA and development.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment.
• Experience working with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities.
• Experience with Cloud environments, specifically AWS.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development.
• Experience using Microsoft Playwright.

About the company

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, NT Concepts is a private, mid-tier company with clients spanning the Intelligence and Defense communities. They deliver end-to-end data and technology solutions that advance the modernization, transformation, and automation of the national security mission.