Automated Test Engineer (ATE)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to ensure that all information systems, products, and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements.
• Write test cases and scripts and identifies data for test scenarios.
• Conduct a walk through on test case(s)/script(s) with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads.
• Perform and lead tests and software and/or Information Technology (IT) systems to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
• Support analysis of test results and resolution of open issues.
• Document and communicate test results.
• Create daily test metrics and reporting.
• Occasionally perform other IT systems engineering activities such as requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support.
• Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field.
• Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
• Measure whether objectives have been met.
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects.
• Perform frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.
• Represent organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong programming skills, often in languages such as C#, Java, or Python.
• A proven track record of working on complex software projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Experience in both manual and automated testing.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Proficiency in writing and executing test cases, test scripts, and test plans.
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, QTP, LoadRunner).
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (e.g., GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git and Subversion).
• An understanding of performance testing and tools (e.g., JMeter and Gatling).
• Experience with defect tracking and management tools (e.g. JIRA and Bugzilla).
• Knowledge of database and SQL for validating stored data.
• Experience in testing web applications, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and services.
• An understanding of security testing practices and tools.
• Experience with different types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An ability to understand business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
• Experience with test management tools.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• An ability to conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• A strong understanding of risk-based testing, exploratory testing, and context-driven testing.
• Professional Certifications: Advanced certifications in testing or quality assurance (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE, CSQA).
• Years of Professional Experience: 10 or more years of total work experience, 10 or more years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.

Critical Notes

• SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume.
• Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
• Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
• This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered.
• This is a W2 position.
• All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions.
• You will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance.
• Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Professional Certifications

• Advanced certifications in testing or quality assurance (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE, CSQA).

Years of Professional Experience

• 10 or more years of total work experience
• 10 or more years of experience in software testing and quality assurance

Citizenship Requirement

• U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)

CRITICAL NOTES

• Social Security Number (SSN) is required for this specific opportunity.
• SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume.
• Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
• Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
• This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered.
• This is a W2 position.
• All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions.
• You will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance.
• Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.