Automation Test Engineer
Niyam IT
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Ashburn • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Design, implement, and execute testing protocols to validate system and application requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing scripts and frameworks for application products.
- Conduct regression, smoke, and integration testing for IT applications.
- Evaluate test cases, document results, and deliver regular progress updates to stakeholders.
- Provide expertise to support user requirements for complex software and hardware applications.
- Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and development lifecycles.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to identify, isolate, and resolve software defects.
- Ensure adherence to Agile and QA methodologies throughout the development cycle.
- Perform API testing to validate system integrations, data exchange, and service reliability.
- Utilize SQL queries to validate data integrity, perform backend testing, and support defect analysis.
Requirements
- US Citizen with ability to successfully complete federal background investigation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance.
- Strong understanding of Agile and QA methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, WebDriver).
- Hands-on experience with Test Driven Development (TDD).
- Experience with API testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Postman, REST, SOAP).
- Strong working knowledge of SQL for backend testing and data validation.
- Proficiency in creating and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts.
- Experience in regression, smoke, and integration testing.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Must be local to Ashburn, VA and available to work onsite at least 4 days/week.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours : Life doesn’t always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
- Remote Work : Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote work.
- Career Growth : Niyam is not just a job; it’s a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
- Great People : Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community.
- Great Environment : Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.
- Diversity & Inclusion : We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
automated testingAPI testingSQLTest Driven Developmenttest automation toolsregression testingsmoke testingintegration testingtest frameworksdata validation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaborationstakeholder management