Automated Test Engineer

Peraton is looking to hire an Automated Test Engineer who collaborates with a team of testers and developers to ensure quality and security are built into solutions and release deployments to production are error free. This role will have the ability to work remotely.

As an Automation Test Engineer specializing in web applications, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks. Analyzes and provides support to creating automated testing of the PVQ applications all four form combinations and works with the infrastructure team to get the testing incorporated into the CI/CD pipeline. In addition, the Test Engineer will support the implementation of AI/ML capabilities and features. This includes expanding ML models, developing synthetic test data and training the models in an AWS sandbox. The Test Engineer will need to facilitate user testing and integrate feedback to refine the AI solution. 

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test scripts for web applications using industry-standard testing frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements and acceptance criteria
• Execute and maintain automated test suites, ensuring comprehensive test coverage
• Identify, document, and prioritize test cases based on risk and business impact
• Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline
• Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing
• Stay updated on testing best practices, industry trends, and emerging tools
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously, develop test system modifications or new development to prepare for implementation
• Leading the creation test automation frameworks; perform testing of developer’s applications; and installing configuring, and administering applications that automate testing
• Develop automated testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, security, and usability
• Lead automation, integration and test efforts ensuring defects are mitigated
• Coordinate testing of software defects, enhancements, and upgrades with users and other application teams
• Lead the development and execution of automation test scripts using testing tools such as Selenium. Configure Testing Framework to execute Selenium scripts
• Support test events including system, integration, independent verification & validation, and user acceptance tests
• Attend Project Agile Sprint daily stand-up meetings, customer meetings, and other team meetings
• Work in a Scrum team – participate in all Scrum ceremonies (daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective, Program Increment Planning ceremonies, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with the infrastructure team and the development team in creating automated test scenarios
• Ensure compliance with Section 508
• Lead the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration, and testing tools
• Work with developers to resolve problems with software and provide analysis to enhance the applications and architecture

What you'll need:

• Education:  5 years with BS; 3 years with MS, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Active/current DoD Secret clearance
• Proven experience as an Automation Test Engineer with a focus on web applications
• Must have experience in test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar
• Strong programming skills, preferably in languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools
• Solid understanding of web technologies and architecture
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Agile Methodologies and Kanban Framework
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices
• Prior working experience with Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Acceptance Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases
• Experience developing repeatable test procedures, executing tests, recording results, and working with developers to identify and resolve issues
• Proficiency with open-source automation tools (Selenium Web Driver, Cucumber, Gherkin) 
• Assist in coding an automated framework
• Experienced with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development
• Experience with build tools

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with scripting in one or more languages (UNIX based scripting, Python)
• Experience with SCM solutions such as (GitLab, Artifactory)
• Familiarity with LoadRunner, Gitlab, Artifactory, jFrog, Amazon Cloud Services, HTML, XML, ServiceNow 
• Testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Selenium WebDriver)
• Experience with API testing tools and frameworks
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter)
• Proficiency with Java programming language
• Working experience with AI/ML data and testing

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.