Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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What you’ll get to do:

As a software Test Automation Engineer, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in Agile Scrum development methodology ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, scrum, backlog refinement, defining tasks/tests, estimating LOE, testing, tracking work done, retrospective, demonstration, etc.)

• Develop, maintain, and perform sprint-level manual/automated testing activities (e.g., define scenarios, develop detailed scripts/procedures, develop Cucumber Gherkin feature files and scenarios, map user story acceptance criteria to script verification points) in Jira with Xray and Cucumber BDD plug-ins (or equivalent test automation software)

• Develop and maintain automated scripts that are exercised during CI/CD builds and nightly regression test suite execution

• Develop and maintain automated UI and backend (e.g., SQL, logs) scripts in a Java language-based Selenium/Cucumber/Serenity framework stored in a GitLab repository that may integrate with a Cucumber or generic test tool

• Develop and maintain automated web service API validation scripts using Spring ToolSuite4, Rest Assured, Postman, Fiddler, and SoapUI

• In collaboration with the Product Architect and/or Business Analyst, access impacts of candidate changes to the automated smoke and/or regression test suite(s) and plan accordingly

• Perform full-scope static and dynamic testing of a system under test utilizing functional and non-functional testing techniques. These techniques can include the following test types: Unit (only for Automated scripts), Integration/API, End-To-End, Smoke, Regression/Functional, 508 Compliance, and Usability

• Perform script and/or code peer reviews to ensure compliance with program-level manual/automated testing standards, guidelines, and processes

• Document and track testing activity progress during a sprint. This includes capturing execution artifacts to support that all backlog acceptance criteria have been successfully verified/validated

You Will Bring These Qualifications:

• Current DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one. 

• Applicable combination of education and experience:

  • Mid Automation Test Engineer - Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.

  • Senior Automation Test Engineer – Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience.

• Must have:

  • Working knowledge and understand fundamental concepts of Manual Functional Testing, Automated Testing, and Continuous Integration

  • College degree (B.S. or greater) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems, or a related discipline. Experience accepted in lieu of degree

• Hands on experience:

  • In an IT related field (5+ years) with 2-3 or more years analyzing, designing, and implementing software test automation solutions

  • Testing applications developed in Java, JavaScript, AngularJS, Oracle, and PostgresSQL

  • Developing and executing automated test scripts with open-source tools like Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Selenium, Cucumber BDD, Serenity BDD, and Maven

  • Programming in Java and with other programming technologies (e.g., JavaScript, Web Services, SOAP, XML)

  • SQL CRUD script development experience against Oracle and PostgreSQL databases

  • Applying estimation techniques to manual test script efforts and automated test script development/maintenance efforts

  • Interacting with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, Product Architects, Developers, and Technical Writers, and providing guidance on automation tools and testing methods to meet project specific needs

• Familiar working within a continuous integration environment and supporting tools such as Jenkins, Git, GitLab, AWS, Spring ToolSuite4, Rest Assured, Postman, ANDI

You are good at:

• Participating in a high performing, highly engaged and motivated Scrum team

• Applying the Agile development approach to incremental software development projects

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

• Understanding the elements of the software development life cycle

• Communicating in both written and verbal forms

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:

• Using Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, Jira, Maven, Rest Assure, Postman, and ANDI tools

• Designing, implementing and/or testing web services and/or n-tier web-based

• Designing, implementing and/or testing mobile devices using Android Expresso

• Acting independently to expose and resolve problems

• Experience working in a DoD environment

• Experience with Air Force testing or application development

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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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 values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. 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:

$68,400-$143,700

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