Test Engineer

Location: Bristow

Job Title: Test Engineer

Location
:
Bristow, Virginia

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:

As an experienced member of our Software Engineering Group, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals.

We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You'll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment-one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally.

• BA/BS degree or equivalent education is required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Test Automation Engineering
• Create automated test scripts / cases and test frameworks (both iOS and Android)
• Deep understanding of the Test Pyramid and how that applies to a large software platform with mobile UI + backend services
• Accountable for release quality and defect management from discovery through to closure
• Working knowledge of developing mobile applications (iOS and Android)
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices for testing, test automation
• Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals
• Experience with Selenium / Eggplant / other UI automation and validation tools
• Creating test scripts using Selenium Web Driver, Java
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages including Java, Python, or similar languages
• Experience with automated build pipelines, e.g. Jenkins or Team City
• Comfortable using Git / Bitbucket
• Understanding of software skills such as business analysis, development, maintenance, and software improvement
• Knowledge of Java Object Oriented Programming (OOP) language in designing test Automation frameworks
• Knowledge in REST and SOAP web services and experience in automation using REST Assured libraries
• Knowledge and experience in building BDD automation framework using Cucumber
• Competent in working with software version control systems like Git and Bitbucket
• Knowledge and experience in Jenkins CI-CD pipeline
• Excellent communication skills, tech documentation written, client/customer verbal
• Provide thought leadership and direction to business and product owners, bringing in the lens of testing the customer experience at the platform and product levels
• Measure, track, and monitor performance of tests against expectations with a focus on optimizing both product and processes to continually improve
• Agile practitioner