Automation Tester

$75,000 - $90,000/Yr

Geeksi - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Tallahassee, FL

About the position

The Automation Tester at GeekSI is responsible for ensuring the quality of software products through various testing methodologies. This role involves performing functional, regression, integration, and other types of testing, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop effective testing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation testing using Java and Selenium, and will contribute to the company's reputation for delivering innovative technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform various types of testing including smoke, functional, regression, integration, ad-hoc, positive, and negative tests and report defects.
• Participate in daily scrum stand-ups, defect calls, UAT and project status meetings.
• Use Java and Selenium WebDriver within the automation environment.
• Implement Page Object Model Automation framework with Java and Selenium WebDriver.
• Review and analyze system specifications.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Test Engineers and Test Planners/Managers to develop effective strategies and test plans.
• Evaluate product code according to specifications.
• Create logs to document testing phases and defects.
• Report bugs and errors to development teams.
• Help troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct post-release/post-implementation testing.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Configure necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing and manage the defect database.
• Understand the customer perspective to value the importance of the product being delivered.
• Encourage and support other team members.
• Deliver software that meets or exceeds customer expectations, verified during sprint reviews.

Requirements

• Must currently reside in the US.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other Information Technology major (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of recent experience with Java or C#, and Selenium.
• 2+ years of recent experience programming automated scripts using Java or C#.
• 2+ years of experience with functional testing, regression testing, performance testing or system integration testing, supporting user acceptance testing.
• 2+ years of experience with test automation tools, open source test automation frameworks, including Selenium.
• 2+ years of experience with Agile methodologies and sprint-based testing cycles.
• Knowledge of DevOps and automation frameworks, including Jenkins.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of scripting languages, including PowerShell, Bash.
• Experience in the Federal Government, Veterans Affairs, or Healthcare IT sectors.
• Ability to work effectively independently and on diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possession of excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance