NC FAST Automation Tester​/Developer

NC FAST requires the services of an Automation Tester/Developer to support development and implementation of NC FAST Operations and Maintenance related to the FNS Program.

NC FAST is seeking a motivated automation test engineer in the role of QA Test Engineer/Automation Test Developer to join our development team contributing to the full lifecycle of Java‑based applications in a collaborative environment. This position is responsible for executing automated test scripts in TOSCA to support regression testing, manual testing, test script writing, development of automated test scripts in TOSCA, JUnit and jMockit test script development to support automated developer testing, assist senior developers in building, testing and debugging Java applications, participating in code reviews, and following the SDLC best practices in a supportive team setting focusing on growth and contributing to quality software development and delivery in the Curam Application.

• Write manual test scripts for release testing.
• Develop automated TOSCA scripts.
• Complete manual testing and execute automated test scripts for code releases by collaborating with senior developers and business staff within cross‑functional agile teams to understand requirements and implement testing solutions to ensure application stability.
• Develop JUnit and jMockit tests to aid in developer unit testing.
• Assist senior developers with the maintenance of Java applications, debug to resolve software defects, writing clean, efficient, testable, and well‑documented code following industry standards.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving feedback to improve code quality.
• Work with databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL) and integrate into applications.
• Contribute to system documentation and continuous improvement of development processes.
• Stay current with new testing and Java technologies, trends and best practices.

• Experience and proficiency developing and executing automated test scripts in TOSCA. Required, 5 years.
• Experience and proficiency in using HP test tools including Test Director/Quality Center 9.0 or higher and Quick Test Professional (QTP) 9.5 or higher. Required, 5 years.
• Experience testing web, GUI, client/server, and database applications. Required, 5 years.
• Experience with requirements analysis and automated test cases/script development. Required, 5 years.
• Experience with automated testing, testing tools, writing test plans and reviewing test cases. Required, 5 years.
• Experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) development. Required, 5 years.
• Experience with testing Curam products. Required, 1 year.
• Experience using Neo Load and qTest. Highly desired, 2 years.
• Understanding of FNS/SNAP Program Policy guidelines. Highly desired, 2 years.
• Experience coding using Java/J2EE. Highly desired, 1 year.
• Experience testing for a health and human services project. Highly desired, 1 year.
• Good oral and written communications skills to interact on a daily basis with system developers, business analysts, and others. Required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervision or guidance. Required.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. Required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Required.
• Experience developing and executing Selenium automated test scripts. Required, 2 years.
• Experience developing and testing using JUnit and jMockIt. Desired, 1 year.
• Experience executing SQL to validate or test. Desired, 2 years.
• Experience navigating on a UNIX platform. Desired, 1 year.

• Proficiency in writing manual test scripts and knowledge of manual testing procedures.
• Developing automated TOSCA test scripts based on manual scripts and executing them.
• Working knowledge of ALM, Q‑Test, and Neo Load.
• Knowledge of JUnit and jMockit test case development, Java, understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of front‑end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and exposure to Spring Framework, Hibernate or related technologies.

• Role supports the FNS Program and involves collaboration with cross‑functional agile teams.
• Opportunity to work on Java‑based applications within Curam and contribute to quality software development.
• Position requires ongoing learning of new testing and Java technologies and best practices.