Test Automation Engineer - Rapid Progression

Overview:

VES LLC maintains its dedication to solving the most challenging Software Systems Integration problems faced by the DoD. Our elite team has an unparalleled record of performance developing custom infrastructure software, integrating embedded platform and command post systems, and prototyping emerging technologies for use in tactical edge architectures. At VES LLC, we are committed to provided our clients innovative and effective solutions to meet their needs.

VES, LLC seeks a Test Automation Engineer to design, build, and test a cutting-edge Army Command and Control System. This position can be performed remotely, however there will be occasional travel to Timonium, MD.

The Test Automation Engineer will:

• Maintain and improve the performance of existing software solutions.
• Recommend improvements to existing software solutions as necessary.
• Implement the appropriate test methodologies for various tools, and help create test plans based on development team's test report.
• Review System/Application/Software Requirements.
• Perform regression testing on delivered tools when incremental bug fixes are provided by the software developers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited university and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Scripting proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or a similar language.
• Working knowledge of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Ability to develop effective software test plans and software test strategy documentation.
• Familiarity with professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including requirements elicitation, coding standards, code reviews, source control management, agile development, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Experience with Atlassian (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence).
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate software applications and data to deduce quality improvements.
• Experience with security testing methodologies to identify vulnerabilities in software applications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Web Development experience using JavaScript/TypeScript.
• SQL Database experience.
• JMeter, Neoload, or similar load testing.
• Understanding of REST, SOAP, and military networks such as WIN-T, BFT2m and LAN.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage an automated test suite.
• Familiarity with Test Management Tools such as TestLink, Zephyr, TestRail, etc.
• Military Standards including 6017A, 6017C, MIL2525C, and 2045-47001C
• TCP, UDP, and other Networking Protocols.
• VSPHERE, VMWare Administration, Microsoft Windows Server Administration proficiency.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for testing applications in isolated environments.
• Web Automation with Selenium, HP UFT, Sikuli or similar Web Automation tools.

VES offers a rich benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) match
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Health Benefits
• Up to 15 Paid Vacation days / year
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

VES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.