Lead Test Automation Engineer (Quality Assurance)

Overview: As a Lead Test Automation Engineer and an active participant on a scrum team, the candidate is responsible for all aspects of quality assurance. The candidate must be proficient with automation and testing tools. This role works closely with software engineers, fellow QA engineers, DevOps engineers, and security professionals. Flexibility to work collaboratively and knowledgeably with team members of each area is vital. The candidate documents and works to resolve problems, reports progress on problem resolution, devises improvements to current procedures, and develops models of possible future configurations.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute automated tests
• Work with common test automation frameworks and tools
• Integrating with CI/CD tools and pipeline (i.e. Jenkins)
• Triage, troubleshoot and document defects
• Black box manual and/or exploratory testing
• Document QA procedures for team
• Follow Agile methodologies

Requirements:
Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering or related field
• Extensive experience in black box manual and/or exploratory testing
• Extensive experience in testing web applications
• Proven experience developing test plans and test cases from requirements/design
• Ability to document QA procedures for the team
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Extensive experience with functional, system, regression, and integration testing
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines and report status
• Experience with Java
• Experience with Selenium
• Experience with JUnit, TestNG, or similar RestEasy or similar API automation
• Experience with JMeter
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of the following areas a plus

o Git
o Intellij
o Docker
o Posgres
o MongoDB
o 508

• Hands-on experience in working on complex distributed applications, understanding large complex environments, and knowledge of requirements-based testing
• Excellent verbal, written communication and documentation skills

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Company Description: We are a trusted government partner that blends deep domain expertise with advanced technologies to help our customers solve complex problems that improve, protect, and save lives. As a rapidly growing company, we combine entrepreneurial spirit, customer focus, and an outcomes-based approach to support agency missions in health IT, life sciences, public safety, and grants management.
The Dovel Family of Companies offers employees an opportunity to advance beyond a specific role or contract, we offer a path to develop an enriching career. We believe in empowering a culture of innovation, customer success, and employee growth.

What you’ll get…

• Time Off! Flexible schedules and company paid holidays allow you to take the time you need.
• Investment in YOU! 401(K) company contributions are yours to keep with no waiting period.
• Choices! Unique healthcare plans to choose from with options like fertility and orthodontia benefits.
• Discovery! With our tuition assistance and training programs, we support your career advancement.
• Tax Savings! Enroll in pre-tax Health or Dependent Care Flexible Spending, HSA with company contributions, parking, and/or transit commuter benefits.
• Support! Working parents and busy professionals – we’ve got you covered with a supportive culture, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a membership to Care.com.
• Perks! Employee discounts, peer recognition programs, company-wide wellness challenges, and fun community events.
• A Voice! A unique culture where you can influence decisions and have your voice heard.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.