Automated Test Engineer

Company: Mackson, an A-Tek Company
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Mackson, an A-TEK Company, is seeking to staff a team of software professionals to build and deploy new systems with web capabilities for our key government customers.We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced Software Test/QA Engineer in our Rockville, MD office. The Test Engineer will also spend time on the customer site in Rockville, MD in support of federal clients. This position involves working as part of a team of developers and testers on multiple projects to perform automated and manual testing of web/mobile applications.Position Responsibilities: --- Designing test scenarios for automation, implementing test scripts utilizing automated test tools, and performing various types of testing including functional, system integration, regression, and exploratory.--- Supporting the implementation of project test plans and help establish software testing best practices while ensuring project QA goals/metrics are met. --- Generate test & quality reports that accurately detail defects found during testing and offer recommendations for improving existing processes and implementing new tools based on test results.--- Plan, estimate and execute test cases as part of an agile team, coordinate test case reviews and collaborate with business analysts to review requirements and acceptance criteria for completeness. Manage and generate Requirement Traceability Matrix from HP-ALM.--- Work closely with developers to verify new functionality and perform smoke tests to validate their changes.--- Conduct manual or automated testing to ensure compliance with 508 standards.--- Work with tools such as HP-ALM, Katalon Studio, Selenium, JIRA daily.Required Qualifications: --- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field--- Experience in Agile projects using JIRA, HP-ALM and automation test tools like Selenium/Katalon Studio--- 5+ years with testing of software applications including working in Agile/Scrum based projects--- Demonstrated understanding of test life cycle, test case development/execution, building acceptance tests using standard tools such as HP-ALM, JIRA, TestNG, Selenium, Katalon Studio etc.--- Ability to write and execute acceptance tests and test cases a must.--- Ability to analyze, track and generate defect reports, test summary reports is a must--- Ability to be a self-starter and manage competing priorities, multi-task, and continue to meet all deadlines and commitments while remaining flexible with continually changing priorities--- Excellent written and oral communication including technical writing; must be able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing--- Solid computer skills with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio)Preferred Skills and Experience: --- Federal contracting experience supporting HHS or FDA; --- Proactive problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy - provided by Dice

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