Description

This position is designated as work-from-home.

Description:

• Synergy is seeking an experienced Mid-Level to Senior Automation QA Engineer, to spearhead automation initiatives and enhance software quality for a government client. The qualified candidate will be a part of implementing scalable automation frameworks, streamline testing processes, and helping lead with a team of automation QA engineers. Working closely with cross-functional QA test teams-including Development, DevOps, AT&I and Product Management-the candidate will help build and optimize an automated functional process that improve product quality and accelerate speed of delivery. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in Quality Assurance Automation, specifically for UI and server-based applications, PerformanceLoad testing with demonstrated expertise in creating and maintaining automation scripts. 508 compliance test experience is a plus. A strong grasp of software engineering and quality assurance standards, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) utilizing Agile testing methodologies are essential.

Essential Functions & Duties:

• Candidates for the QA Engineer role should bring a robust understanding of automation frameworks, test methodologies, and software development best practices. Technical proficiencies and responsibilities include:
• Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction on automation initiatives, mentor junior team members, and set best practices for automation within the team.
• Technical Oversight: Evaluate, recommend, and implement tools and strategies to support automation and improve quality assurance across complex applications.
• Test Automation Development: Ability to design, create, and maintain automated test scripts that ensure repeatable and reliable testing processes using test tools such as FitNesse and Selenium. Knowledge of incorporating dynamic data into test scripts to reflect realistic test scenarios.
• Scripting & Coding: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for writing automation tests. Experience with object-oriented programming principles is a plus.
• Experience conducting manualautomated regression, system integration testing leveraging test tools and such as FitNesse, Selenium, Cypress, etc.
• Performance & Load Testing: Hands-on experience with performance testing using tools like LOCUST IO, JMeter, or equivalent. Ability to analyze and present load/performance test results to stakeholders.
• Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with industry-standard testing tools, including but not limited to Selenium for UI automation, JIRA X-Ray for test management, and Git for version control. Additional experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab is beneficial.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Strong understanding of SDLC models, particularly Agile, and the ability to adapt testing practices to fit within iterative and incremental delivery models.
• 508 Compliance Testing: Familiarity with accessibility standards and experience in ensuring application compliance with 508 guidelines is a plus.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with development, product, and support teams to address issues, identify risk areas, and ensure that applications meet quality standards.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation of testing procedures, test cases, and results. Communicate issues, risks, and progress clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively engage in process improvement initiatives to enhance testing methodologies, tools, and practices across the team.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to junior team members on QA best practices, automation techniques, and testing strategies.

Skills, Qualifications and Certifications of Best Candidates:

• Problem Solving: Analytical thinker with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, propose solutions, and follow through with corrective actions.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing requirements and work under tight deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• 3+ years of automated testing experience preferred.
• Experience with E2E automated testing tools. FitNesse, Selenium, Cypress are preferred and essential.
• Experience utilizing Python and JavaScript.
• Experience with Linux, JBoss and Appian a plus.
• 508 certification testing using industry standard tools is a plus.
• Proven experience with test management tools. Atlassian Suite i.e. Confluence, JIRA/XRAY is preferred.
• Ability to thrive to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to write bugsdefects in JIRA or a Defect Management tool.
• Experience with testing from a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
• Experience using data validation tools or DIMC preferred but not required.
• DoD experience preferred
• Candidates may need to gain the Security+ certification

Citizenship or Work Authorization Required:

• US Citizen
• Active Secret clearance
• Must pass a background investigation

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering degree; or an Engineering degree from an accredited* institution. A required certification may be accepted in lieu of education requirement. *The U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs located at https://amspub.abet.org/aps/name-search?searchType=institution identifies accredited postsecondary institutions and programs that are within the U.S. and its territories.

Required Certification:

• In accordance with DOD Cyber Workforce Qualifications Matrices Management, Security+ is required for candidates that do not possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering degree; or a degree in Engineering from an accredited* institution. The U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs located at https://amspub.abet.org/aps/name-search?searchType=institution identifies accredited postsecondary institutions and programs that are within the U.S. and its territories.

Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to the requirements of the role; education and certifications; knowledge, training, skills and abilities; level of experience; geographic location; and alignment with market data, law, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, the posted pay range represents the lowest to the highest pay that Synergy believes in good faith it might pay for this particular job, depending on the circumstances. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is: $70,329- $100,470.

Essential Job Function Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines.