Test Automation Engineer

About the job Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineer, Woodlawn, MD

• Long-term Contract (Potential to Hire)
• Must be able to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS PLEASE! CANDIDATES MUST BE SELF-REPRESENTED.

Description

Seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to validate software functionality, efficiency, and reliability. Will work within an Agile team to create test plans, execute automated tests, identify bugs, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality software releases.

Responsibilities

• Framework Development:
  Build, customize, and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Script Creation:
  Write, execute, and debug automated test scripts for web, API, or mobile applications.
• Test Strategy:
  Review requirements to create comprehensive test plans and define the scope of automation.
• Defect Management:
  Identify, document, and track bugs, ensuring resolution through regression testing.
• CI/CD Integration:
  Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Git) for continuous testing. Extensive experience with Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with developers and product managers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Years of

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field + 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
  • Technical Master's or Doctorate degree may substitute for 5 years of required experience.

Minimum

Skills:

• Experience in Agile environment
• Technical Proficiency:
  Strong programming skills (Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#) and experience with tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Testing Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of QA methodologies, API testing, and test automation design patterns.
• Tools & Environment:
  Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD tools and extensive experience with Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Analytical thinking, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Frameworks:
  Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, Ranorex.
• CI/CD:
  Jenkins, Git CI, Travis CI., Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.
• API Testing:
  Postman, REST Assured.
• Languages:
  
  Java, Python, JavaScript.
• Cucumber

Please Note:

• Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
• No calls, inquiries, or Third-Party Vendors please.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. (The ACI Group is unable to sponsor H1B Visas).
• $1000 Referral Bonus -

Since 1988, The ACI Group, a Baltimore-based staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industry's leading professionals, and presenting exciting career opportunities. We have access to varied types of contract, permanent and contract-to-perm positions and offer a choice of employment options including a full benefits package.