Automation Test Engineer

Automation Test Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Serve as a Test Engineer who will be responsible for activities associated with delivery of customer-defined systems and software projects; basic responsibilities include:

•Developing Test procedures – Creating test procedures for current set of backlog items: system, functional, regression, performance, load, installation, security, interoperability, stress, boundary; defining tests for backlog items; estimating tasks needed for creating manual tests; and assessing candidates to automate for regression tests

•Developing and implementing quality assurance methodologies to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, guidelines, and procedures in a large computer-based organization.

•Developing and executing software test plans, test cases, and test scripts in JAVA for Integration, Migration, Regression, and/or Performance testing, in order to identify system and software problems and their causes, recording defect backlog items, reporting the results of testing and resolving testing defects.

•Run test validations at various levels including DB validation (SQL), logging validation, and UI validation.

•Mapping tasks and tests to backlog items (requirements traceability).

•Supporting independent User Acceptance Testing

•Acting as a member of a product team supporting teammates and collaborating with a do what it takes attitude to ensure product and team success.

•Active participation in Agile Scrum sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations and retrospectives and solution releases.

•Work closely with developers, professional services team and product managers to define the automated testing components that will be used to validate requirements against developed software.

•Work closely with Product Owners to understand product specifics and to create corresponding automation test strategies.

•Assist with creating project resource estimates, metrics to track completion phase, defect reports, defect prevention, development efficiency and quality

•Contribute to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organizations agile project lifecycle.

•Support hardware inventory and shipping of equipment as needed.

•Document new purchase orders and manage current inventory.

•Support testing efforts during scheduled and unscheduled Change Requests after hours and weekends as needed.

•Provide mission support activities after hours and as needed.

Responsibilities:

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•Experience participating in a high performing, highly engaged and motivated CM team

•Solid experience in incremental software development projects using an Agile Scrum approach

•Understanding of all elements of the software development life cycle

•Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong communication skills and work ethic; self-starter

Bonus would be having:

•Automated & manual testing experience.

•Experience using Jira and/or related Agile project tools and plug-ins

Qualifications:
Required: 

You have:

•Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria include, but not limited to:

o3-year check for felony convictions

o1-year check for illegal drug use

o1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud

• College degree (B.S. or greater) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline. Experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Familiarity with automated testing of Kafka (or similar event driven systems); ability to test production, consumption and other scenarios related to messages to ensure reliability and robustness
• Ability to write test documentation - Test Plans; Test Procedures; Change Requests; System Requirements Documents; Problem Reports, Discrepancy Reports
• Hands on OOP programming experience with JAVA
• Familiar working with Continuous Integration (CI) environment such as Jenkins/Hudson, TeamCity, Bamboo
• Expert in working with Open Source Automation tools like Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG
• Comfortable working with an open source or commercial version control systems like GIT
• 7+ years of Experience testing solutions developed in JAVA. Additionally, familiarity with any of the following is highly desirable: XML, SQL, PL/SQL, HTML, VMware, information exchanges, client server, Object Oriented Development, Continuous integration, Automated testing, UML, Class diagrams, n-tier solutions
• Experience with continuous integration tools and environments and automated testing.
• Familiarity with Information Security best practices
• Ability to apply test estimation techniques to software development efforts
• Must have experience with Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases
• Must have knowledge and understand fundamental concepts of Continuous Integration, Automated Testing, User Acceptance Testing
• Must be a team player and work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability and experience to interact with the product Owner, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters and provide guidance on automation tools and testing methods to meet project specific needs.

Desired:

• Experience in performance testing using a framework such as jMeter

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$82,100-$172,400

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.