Requirement: Senior Test Automation EngineerJob Description: Forge requires a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our team supporting the U.S. Army. This individual will develop an understanding of the product requirements, develop test plans, and ensure the quality of developed functionality.
Key Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities of the candidate will be (but aren't limited to):
- Support for client methodology, process, and related procedures.
- Responsible for supporting and independently completing project tasks.
- Creation and maintenance of a Test Plan document and capturing this information in JIRA
- Create and maintain Test Cases for each user story, defect, issue, or incident in JIRA. Each test case is trackable and traceable in the context of a user story, defect, issue, or incident.
- Capturing test results corresponding to each test case mentioned above.
- Develop automation for test case execution in Selenium and other automated testing tools.
- Perform tool-assisted testing for performance testing and security testing
- Provide test reports for established periodic project tracking meetings and on ad-hoc basis.
- Support Quality Assurance process and procedures to build a high-quality application.
- Test application compliance with client security requirements and identify gaps.
- Deliver Enterprise Lifecycle documentation as needed per the project schedule.
- As needed, train client staff in test scripts, continuous integration, or other work areas that the contractor has performed.
Qualifications/Requirements: The Candidate must have the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. They must also build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
Minimum Qualifications: - U.S. Citizen Four+ years of relevant professional experience
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
- Experience with Java
- Experience with GitLab
- Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Gherkin, and Cucumber syntaxes
- Experience with Performance Testing
- Experience with Test Case development and management
- Experience with Test Plan development
- Experience with Test Plan creation
- 508 testing experience
- Ability to obtain 508 certification within 90 days of start
- Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 90 days of start
- Favorable T2 eligibility (worked on government project within last 24 months)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly Desired Qualifications: - DoW experience preferred.
- Experience with Locust load testing framework.
- Active Security Clearance is preferred
Job: Full-time
Location: Remote (DMV/NCR preferred)
Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 per year
Assigned Forge JobTitle: Senior Specialist
Essential Duties:- Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Diversity- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
- Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Planning/Organizing- Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans.
- Professionalism- Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
- Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
- Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Mathematical Skills- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
- Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- Work Environment- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.
This job posting sets forth the basic authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty.
Benefits:Forge fosters a rich company culture built on a diverse, hard-working employee base. Our staff is the core of our success and the impetus behind our decisions. In today's corporate culture, there is no longer a line between work and home life. As a result, we focused our benefits approach on the whole family.
The Forge total compensation model is based on a "choose-your-own-adventure approach" allowing each employee to create a comprehensive package of benefits and perks tailored to his or her needs. Examples of benefits included in our total compensation package include:
- Complete Flextime
- 401k With Employer Matching
- Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
- Supplementary healthcare and family support
- Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
- Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
- College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
- Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
- Employee Referral Awards
- Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Sabbatical
Forge Group, LLC is a proud DoD Skillbridge and V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) certified company committed to hiring and retaining military veterans and spouses.
