Engineering Services Network

Test Automation Engineer

Engineering Services Network • $80K — $95K *
Chesapeake, VA 23322In-Person
Information Technology
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 2+ years of software testing and quality assurance experience.
  • 1+ year of experience in developing test automation scripts.
  • 1+ year involved in regression, user acceptance, and nonfunctional testing.
  • Active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET personnel security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct functional requirement walkthroughs and analyze technical designs.
  • Develop tests, create test plans, and execute tests for product features.
  • Automate testing for new and existing functionality swiftly.
  • Perform end-to-end system acceptance testing as required.
  • Collaborate with product owners and Agile teams to meet software quality goals.
  • Define, promote, and ensure adherence to quality assurance processes.
  • Provide test reporting and support quality metrics.

Benefits

  • On-site work at Chesapeake, VA office.
  • Opportunity for hands-on experience in quality assurance.
  • Collaborative environment with product management and development teams.
  • Involvement in high-stakes projects supporting the US Navy.
  • Potential for professional growth within the organization.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge software applications.
Full Job Description
Job Title

Test Automation Engineer

Location

ESN CHESAPEAKE OFFICE - VA US (Primary)

Job Description

We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer.

Located on-site in Chesapeake, VA.

ESN is currently seeking a Test Automation Engineer to support the Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM) team. The team is responsible for execution of correct, complete, reliable, and maintainable software installations and provide training for US Navy shore facilities and afloat units with the MFOM suite of software applications.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
  • This individual will play an active hands-on role in all aspects of quality assurance, from functional requirement walkthroughs and analyzing technical designs, to developing tests, creating test plans, and executing tests for product features.
  • This position will work closely with product management, development, delivery, and support teams, ensuring that testing of new and existing functionality is automated as quickly as possible and that the complete automated regression test suite is run continuously.
  • This includes writing and/or executing automated and manual tests.
  • Performing end-to-end system acceptance testing is also required.
  • Development of manual and/or automated business logic test scenarios that cross applications will also be required.
  • Work closely with Product Owners/Business Analysts, Managers, and Agile Teams to understand the product requirements and user stories to deliver high quality software on schedule for production releases.
  • Create and execute test plans and test cases based upon functional software design specifications and user acceptance criteria.
  • Help define, promote, and ensure adherence to quality assurance processes such as test plan reviews, defect management, risk/complexity analysis, and regression test maintenance.
  • Provide test reporting and support quality metrics.
  • Interface with Users and 3rd parties on requirements, testing, and problem troubleshooting, as needed.
  • Ensure defects are reported and escalated appropriately and follow up to ensure resolution.
  • Perform tasks within area of specialization with little to no supervision.

Skills and Abilities:
  • Experience with the software development lifecycles and the role of QA in those processes.
  • Strong analytical skills in assessing functional and technical requirements and identifying high risk and key test areas.
  • Understanding of multi-tier web application architecture and deployment.
  • Experience testing database driven applications including data validation using Text and XML input formats.
  • GUI test automation experience and experience with automation tools such as Robot Framework is helpful.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of general release engineering tasks, including deploying builds to test or live environments.
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows, MS Office, and virtual environments is helpful.
  • Knowledge of development languages like Python and/or .Net is helpful.
  • Knowledge of relational databases and SQL is helpful.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 2+ years' experience with software testing and quality assurance in the development of software applications.
  • 1+ years' experience developing test automation scripts using automation for testing applications.
  • 1+ years' experience developing regression, user acceptance, and nonfunctional testing.
  • Some exposure to Load, Stress, and Performance testing a plus.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline-oriented environment.
  • SAFe and/or Agile training a plus.

Security Clearance:
  • Applicant must hold an active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET personnel security clearance.


Job Requirements

Clearance Requirement

About Engineering Services Network

Engineering Services Network (ESN) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that provides engineering, technical, and programmatic services to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. ESN's services include systems engineering, software development, logistics support, and training. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the Department of Defense Nunn-Perry Award for outstanding performance in the Mentor-Protégé Program.
Learn more about Engineering Services Network
Size
200 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$20 million
* Ladders Estimates

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