Test Automation Engineer (secret clearance) with Security Clearance

The Judge Group is currently seeking a Test Automation Engineer with an active secret clearance to support an Army project. This is a hybrid position based in Ashburn, VA. An active secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities: • Developing and creating test procedures for current set of backlog items: system, functional, regression, backend, 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 executing software test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Integration, Migration, Regression, and/or Performance testing, to identify system and software problems and their causes, recording defect backlog items, reporting the results of testing and resolving testing defects. • Creating, updating, and maintaining the regression test suites for applications to support various testing events • Conduct test cases review meetings with the team to define meaningful test cases for the backlogs • 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 Business Analyst and Product Architect to understand product specifics and to create corresponding automation test strategies. • Contribute to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organization's agile project lifecycle. • Run test validations at various levels including DB validation, logging validation, and UI validation.

Required Qualifications: • College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of degree • Must be a U.S.

Citizen with at least an interim DOD Secret clearance or higher • Strong testing background, preferably with two (2) years of experience in incremental development projects using an Agile Scrum approach • Five (5+) years of related IT experience • Familiarity with test automation, and developing automation test scripts • Experience testing solutions developed in C#/.Net (preferred).

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 • Ability to write test documentation - Test Plans; Test Procedures; Change Requests; System Requirements Documents; Problem Reports, Discrepancy Reports • Familiarity with Information Security best practices • Ability to apply test estimation techniques to software development efforts • Excellent communication skills in English in written and spoken form • Strong collaboration skills and desire to work within a team • Understanding of all elements of the software development life cycle, including planning, development, requirements, CM, quality assurance, and release management. • Hands-on programming experience with SQL and PL/SQL development • Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) skills preferred • Must have experience with Functional Testing, Backend Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases • Familiar with DB development tools like PL/SQL Developer or TOAD for Oracle • Ability to work in a fast paced, constantly changing environment • 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, Product Architect and provide guidance on testing methods to meet project specific needs.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.