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Automation Test Engineer

Accenture Federal Services
On-site
Washington, United States
$114,700 - $221,100 USD yearly
Test Engineer
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The work:

The Senior Test Automation Engineer is responsible for creating software test and automating test cases, performing application testing, validating bugs, and isolating issues; writing and initiating tests and then analyzing and reporting the test results in the ticketing system; and performing configuration management, change management, and release management. Tests high performance and large-scale immersive systems. Evaluates, recommends, and implements automated test tools and strategies. Designs, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met. Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Also writes, implements, and reports status for system test cases for testing. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports. Serves as a subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications. Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design, and test tools selection. Designs, plans, creates, executes, and provides System(s) test reports. Reviews government test plans and test reports for technical competence, effectiveness, and compliance with standards. Observes and evaluates the execution of customer acceptance test activities. Performs integration activities involving developed application software. Identifies and documents problems and issues, providing specific guidance on root-cause and remediation. Analyzes the requirements for each test event and shall assist in the scheduling of the System(s) non-operational environments test assets. Supports the presentation and formal review or audit of test results, providing briefing and decision support material. Maintains and provides controls for multiple test software and hardware baselines.

Here's what you need:

  • 5+ years' of professional work experience with automated testing tools (Worksoft Certify, HP UFT/BPT, Tricentis Tosca, or Selenium framework)
  • Experience with the software development life cycle and automated testing
  • Experience with API testing
  • Experience in designing / developing a test automation framework
  • Hands on experience with Quality Assurance/Testing (application, product, system, regression testing)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required

Bonus points if you have:

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or Technical Science
  • Previous consulting experience and understanding customer/business needs
  • Experience developing test automation scripts in Selenium and/or Cucumber
  • Experience conducting automation tools analysis, selection, and recommendation
  • Experience supporting test automation assessments for multiple projects

Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizenship required

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The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$114,700 - $221,100 USD

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