Job Type

Full-time

Description

SFI is currently looking for a Test Automation Engineer. The focus of this position is on Performance/Load & Automation Testing, Quality Assurance (QA) and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of supported applications.

Summary of Major Job Functions:

The candidate will provide support in developing performance testing methodologies, test plans, automated test script development, executing Performance and Load test scripts, reporting/tracking defects, and working with the development teams to resolve issues; serve as liaison to the Project/Program Manager and backup to the Test Team Lead. This person will work closely with the Test Lead and Manager to ensure their work is consistent with the methodologies and coverage thresholds for the team.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

The candidate should have extensive experience testing in one or more specific areas and drive continuous improvement and innovation in test coverage and test effectiveness.
Should be able to design and implement test strategies to improve efficiency in manual testing.
Design and implement UI testing using frameworks such as Selenium, Gauge Design and implement API tests to increase testing efficiency and effectiveness.
Have extensive experience collaborating with QA Analysts and Software Developers to develop solutions.
Become product/testing expert for supported areas and provide testing guidance to developers.
Improve existing test automation frameworks and infrastructure.
Write and implement test cases as part of individual development sprints.
Experience using defect tracking tools like JIRA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of testing experience, ideally testing web-based applications.
2+ years' Experience with test automation (Selenium).
2+ years' Experience with API testing (SoapUI, JMeter).
2 + years in a programming or scripting language (JavaScript, Java, Python, PHP, C++).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Certifications: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL)

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge and experience of software testing concepts and best practices.
Experience using defect tracking tools (JIRA).
Experience with Agile software development process (working with a scrum team).
Familiarity with the Agile Software Development Life Cycle (ASDLC) process and technical documentation.
Ability to provide guidance and direction to lower-level technicians, specialists, and managers.

Additional Information:

In order to meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
All candidates will be subject to a complete background check to include, but not limited to Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment and Credit History.
Public Trust background investigations can take approximately four to eight weeks and requires fingerprinting.

Other Information:

The salary for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 annually
For information on SFI's benefits please visit http://www.spatialfront.com/pages/career.html
This is a full-time W2 position.
Please no agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-corp.
Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal-opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Spatial Front Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Salary Description

70,000-100,000 Annually

Spatial Front, Inc.

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