About this opportunity
System One lists this Test Automation Engineer opportunity in new carrollton, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Test Automation Engineer
Work Arrangement: Remote
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Clearance Requirement: Active IRS MBI
Additional Requirement: Current IRS-issued government furnished equipment
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Tester to support continuous testing activities across IRS applications and systems. This position focuses on functional, regression, API, security, and automated testing, along with defect management and continuous improvement of the end-to-end testing process. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting federal technology programs, working within Agile teams, and executing testing activities across complex application environments.
Key Responsibilities
Perform functional, regression, API, security, and automated testing
Develop and execute test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts
Support test automation strategies and the development and maintenance of automated scripts
Assist with test data preparation and test environment configuration
Identify, document, monitor, and report software defects
Analyze testing results and communicate findings to project stakeholders
Participate in code reviews and quality improvement activities
Support continuous improvement of testing processes and procedures
Collaborate with developers, testers, business analysts, and client stakeholders
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of software testing or quality assurance experience
Active IRS MBI
Current IRS-issued government furnished equipment
Experience with functional, regression, API, and automation testing
Experience developing and executing test cases and test scripts
Demonstrated experience with test planning, test execution, defect management, and quality engineering processes
Experience using JIRA, Confluence, SQL, and Git
Experience working within Agile or Scrum delivery teams
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with client stakeholders at varying organizational and technical levels
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting IRS applications or technology programs
Experience with 508 accessibility testing
Familiarity with security-related testing
Experience creating or maintaining automated test scripts
Experience supporting test data and environment configuration
Familiarity with continuous testing and continuous integration practices
Work Arrangement
This position may be performed remotely. Candidates must maintain the required IRS access, clearance, and government-issued equipment necessary to support the program.
Employment Structure
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for conversion following the initial contract period.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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