What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities)
- Lead the design and implementation of test automation frameworks.
- Create, maintain, and execute automated test scripts.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and technical teams to identify automation needs.
- Review and analyze test automation results to ensure software quality.
- Mentor and train junior test engineers on automation best practices.
- Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Monitor and improve the efficiency of test automation processes.
- Perform testing activities to ensure proper tracking and completion each Sprint and overall release
- Write and revise test-related management plans and formal test Procedures
- Perform functional, exploratory, system, regression and performance testing.
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements)
- US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience, or equivalent certifications demonstrating ability to perform at this level.
- Proven experience in software test automation.
- Leadership experience in a testing or QA role.
- Srong understanding of software development lifecycles.
- Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and leadership abilities.
- Excellent understanding and experience of test automation frameworks, regression, system, functional and performance testing.
- Exceptional collaborative communication skills.
Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience with Agile Development / Scrum framework
- Understanding of test-driven development and/or behavior driven development
- Familiarity with Jira
Perks of Working for Us (Benefits):
Medical Coverage – Cigna - 4 Options
- Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network
- (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network
- HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network
Dental Coverage – Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans
Vision Coverage – Principal - VSP Choice Network
Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year
Training Benefit – Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education
401(k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match
For our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/
Skills Required
- Minimum of 8 years experience in software test automation
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Leadership experience in a testing or QA role
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles
- Experience with test automation tools and frameworks
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and leadership abilities
- Excellent understanding of regression, system, functional and performance testing
What We Do
Spry is a certified Small Business headquartered in McLean, VA. Spry provides Enterprise, C4IT, Management, and Cyber Solutions to the federal government and commercial entities. Founded in 2001, Spry Methods was built on the foundation of combining industry knowledge with unmatched responsiveness to produce results for our customers. Our goal is to build a business dedicated to the maximization of value for all stakeholders starting with our employees, our customers, and our community. We recognize that talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. Guided by these principles, we have established an impressive track record of proven past performance serving our customers within the Commercial, Federal Civilian, DoD, and Intelligence Communities. A CMMI Level 3 certified and ISO 9001:2008 registered company, Spry is committed to quality and continuous improvement.
