QA Automation Engineer | Enterprise Application Modernization & Azure Cloud Migration (SPEED Project)
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About the Role
This role will support a major enterprise application modernization initiative. This role is responsible for designing and maintaining robust automation frameworks, validating software enhancements, ensuring the quality of production fixes, and supporting the migration of legacy applications to modern technologies and Azure Cloud.
The ideal candidate will have experience testing enterprise Java applications, developing automated test suites, and collaborating closely with development teams in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive automated test suites.
- Create and execute test cases for new development stories and application enhancements.
- Validate fixes for production and internally identified defects.
- Test applications undergoing modernization from legacy technologies to modern platforms.
- Support quality assurance activities related to infrastructure upgrades and Azure Cloud migration initiatives.
- Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
- Participate in story grooming sessions and help define acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure software quality throughout the development lifecycle.
- Document and track defects through resolution.
Current Technology Environment
- Java 8 / J2EE
- Java EJB
- JAXP
- JSP
- JavaScript
- Oracle
- MySQL
- IBM WebSphere
- Linux
- GitLab
- Maven
- XML
- XSLT
Future Technology Environment
As the modernization effort progresses, the technology stack is expected to evolve toward:
- Spring Boot
- Angular
- NoSQL Databases
- DevSecOps Tools and Practices
- Microsoft Azure Cloud
Required Qualifications
- Experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA best practices.
- Experience testing Java/J2EE web and enterprise applications.
- Experience with functional, integration, regression, and API testing.
- Familiarity with Oracle and MySQL databases.
- Experience working in Linux environments.
- Knowledge of build and source control tools such as Maven and GitLab.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience testing applications running on IBM WebSphere.
- Familiarity with XML, XSLT, and enterprise integration technologies.
- Exposure to Azure Cloud migration or cloud testing initiatives.
- Experience with Spring Boot and Angular applications.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with NoSQL databases.
**Only shortlisted candidates are going to be contacted.**
Benefits:
Paid sick leave, Medical/Dental (optional), 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.
ELYON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- Build and maintain automated testing frameworks
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA best practices
- Experience testing Java/J2EE web and enterprise applications
- Experience with functional, integration, regression, and API testing
- Familiarity with Oracle and MySQL databases
- Experience working in Linux environments
- Knowledge of build and source control tools such as Maven and GitLab
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Experience testing applications running on IBM WebSphere
- Familiarity with XML, XSLT, and enterprise integration technologies
- Exposure to Azure Cloud migration or cloud testing initiatives
- Experience with Spring Boot and Angular applications
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
- Experience with NoSQL databases
What We Do
ELYON International is a premier management consulting firm with a diverse list of both government and commercial customers. ELYON International provides comprehensive management consulting, information technology, geospatial and professional support services that enable our customers to meet their goals and exceed performance objectives. Ingrained in the ELYON culture is a commitment to excellence that resonates throughout our valued employees and clients. We are committed to nourishing longstanding and fulfilling careers for our employees that builds on a strong life-work balance, opportunity for advancement and continuous improvement through training opportunities. ELYON has emerged as a trusted name for Government and commercial sector customers. ELYON International’s President is the recipient of various leadership awards including the 2009 Oregon Minority Small Business Person of the Year award, presented by the SBA’s Portland, Oregon District. ELYON International specializes in the disciplines of Information Technology support, Enterprise Geographic Information Systems, Program and Project Management, and Professional Staffing. Using proven principals and methodologies that begin with a focus on customer satisfaction, the ELYON International Team provides solutions and services to assist government and commercial organizations in meeting and exceeding their business goals
