Software Automation Tester

Who We Are: ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Operations.

Position Description: We are looking to hire a Software Automation Tester. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of various applications through comprehensive testing and automation. You'll collaborate across teams, use tools like Jira and Xray, and need skills in Confluence, Jira, Unix, SQL, communication, and SDLC knowledge.

• Develop test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports for various applications based on business requirements
• Develop test automation scripts.
• Perform test automation using tools like Selenium, Xray
• Perform functional testing on various business components, modules and functionalities.
• Perform other testing aspects such as system testing, regression testing, integration testing
• Validate that user expectations are achieved during the testing process.
• Review and analyze user requirement documents in tools such as JIRA.
• Identify and facilitate issue resolution with functional and technical groups
• Document the entire quality assurance testing process in test management tools such as Xray, Jira and communicate the test results to the team constantly.
• Work with other functional Testers and non-functional testers and collaborate with project manager, developers, business analysts and representatives from business units throughout the testing process.
• Participate in the user stories review meeting, project sync-up meeting, and other meetings as required.
  
  

Salary Range: 80k-110k - Commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active US DoD Secret security clearance
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Tools and Technologies:
• Proficiency in Test Automation, experienced with tools like Selenium and Xray for test management.
• Skilled in API Testing using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, and SoapUI.
• Experienced with Git for version control.
• Proficient in utilizing JIRA for requirement tracking and defect reporting.
• Basic knowledge of UNIX command-line operations and SQL for database data validation.
• Familiar with CI/CD integration, including the use of tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI.
• Understanding of foundational Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript.
• Knowledge of Performance Testing Tools, including JMeter.
• Experience in Cross-Browser Testing to ensure compatibility across various browsers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Project, and SharePoint).
• Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills for debugging purposes.
• Education: Associate degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent field, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Self-driven, customer-focused, Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Experience in Agile and DevSecOps methodologies, and project management.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Previous experience working with DoD systems, showcasing familiarity with defense-related projects and security requirements.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Familiarity with Personnel Security is a plus.
• Preferred Certifications:
• Security+
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• SAFe Agilist
  

ThinkTek offers telework and other flexible work arrangements to the greatest extent possible. ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at https://www.thinktekllc.com/careers/.