Automation Test Engineer

CACI International

  • Ashburn, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Automation Test EngineerJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: NoneType of Travel: None
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The OpportunityCACI is currently looking for a talented Automation Test Engineer. The Automation Test Engineer will join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).As a member of the BEAGLE ASF Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP agents and officers are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.Responsibilities:As an Automation Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software test solutions that automate tedious and time-consuming application testing. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation and determining the functions in the application that can be automated.
  • The ideal candidate must have a strong background and experience in developing tests for a web application and/or API endpoints
  • Develop, maintain, and perform smoke, regression, and sprint-level manual/automated testing activities (e.g., define scenarios, develop detailed scripts/procedures, write acceptance criteria using tools such as Cucumber, and map user story acceptance criteria to script verification points) using Jira.
  • Work closely with developers to define the automated testing components that will be used to validate requirements against developed software.
  • Develop and maintain automated scripts that are exercised during CI/CD builds and nightly regression test suite execution.
  • Monitor and measure the effectiveness of testing automations and troubleshoot, as needed.
  • Participate in Agile Scrum development methodology ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, scrum, backlog refinement, defining tasks/tests, estimating LOE, testing, tracking work done, retrospective, demonstration, etc.)
  • In collaboration with the Business Analyst, access impacts of candidate changes to the automated smoke and/or regression test suite(s) and plan accordingly.
  • Perform script and/or code peer reviews to ensure compliance with project-level manual/automated testing standards, guidelines, and processes.
  • Document and track testing activity progress during a sprint. This includes capturing execution artifacts to support that all acceptance criteria have been successfully verified/validated.
  • Maintain and update technical documentation.
Qualifications:Required:Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria includes, but not limited to:
  • 3-year check for felony convictions
  • 1-year check for illegal drug use
  • 1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud
  • College degree (B.S. or greater) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems, or a related discipline. Experience accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Seven (7+) years of Automated and Manual Testing experience. Developing and executing automated test scripts.
  • Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C# for writing and maintaining test scripts.
  • Experience with popular automation tools such as Selenium or JMeter or frameworks like Cucumber of SpecFlow.
  • Knowledge of tools such as Jira Xray for managing test cases, executing tests and reporting results.
  • Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/DevOps methodologies as it relates to testing process and collaborating with development teams
  • Understanding of database concepts and SQL in relation to executing and managing test cases
  • Knowledge of different operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and devices (Desktop, Mobile) as it relates to testing
  • Must have experience with Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases.
  • Ability to identify processes that are ideal for automation and creative problem-solving ability.
Desired:
  • Create, store, access, and update test data for the automated software tests.
  • Knowledge of attended and unattended robots to execute tests on-demand, continuously, and at scale
  • Experience with scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Perl)
  • Programming skills in Java and JavaScript
-What You Can Expect:A culture of integrity.At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.An environment of trust.CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.A focus on continuous growth.Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.Your potential is limitless. So is ours.Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more .The proposed salary range for this position is: $103,800 - $218,100CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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