Quality Assurance Automation Tester
Peraton · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $138,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead QA automation efforts and team.
- Automate functional, regression, and integration tests.
- Ensure compliance with DoD Section 508 and STIGs.
- Develop and implement software test plans and scripts.
- Analyze requirements and design test cases.
About the role
About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking a QA Automation Engineer, Lead. This position will perform the following, but not limited to:
- Leads and oversees test case automation effort.
- Provides direction and oversight of the QA team including the conversion of manual test cases and the implementation and execution of the automated tests.
- Automation includes functional, regression, integration, and accessibility testing, in alignment with DoD Section 508 requirements and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Ensures QA Program Documentation, and associated repositories are properly established and maintained.
- Provides direction and oversight of the QA team.
- Works on the development and implementation of software test plans, scenarios, scripts, and quality assurance programs.
- Analyzes test cases and functional specifications to determine best approach for automating scripts.
- Creates automated tests to augment manual testing.
- Promotes and adopts consistent testing standards, tools, and processes.
- Performs analysis on complex business requirements and software problems.
- Performs verification and validation of software products, develops test protocols, and is responsible for drafting and updating documentation of results.
- Provides effort estimates based on high-level assumptions.
- Identifies data for testing and creates test design including test cases and conditions.
- Runs tests and diagnoses problems to ensure user requirements are met.
- Reviews software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must have active Public Trust clearance
- Experience in developing automated tests using tools like Selenium and AccelQ.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SQL
- Experience working with verification and validation of software products
Details
Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.
Key skills/competency
- Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Lead
- Test Automation
- Selenium
- AccelQ
- Functional Testing
- Regression Testing
- Integration Testing
- Accessibility Testing
- DoD Section 508
- Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Skills & topics
- Quality Assurance
- Automation Testing
- Selenium
- AccelQ
- Software Testing
- QA Lead
- Test Automation Engineer
- US Citizen
- Public Trust
- DoD
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with Selenium, AccelQ, and SQL. Emphasize leadership in QA automation efforts and test plan development.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Clearly state your interest in the Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Lead role and how your skills align with Peraton's mission and requirements.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with automated testing tools, test case design, and your approach to complex business requirements.
- Showcase your clearance: Clearly state your US citizenship and active Public Trust clearance on your resume and during the application process.
- Understand Peraton's mission: Research Peraton's role in national security and how your QA expertise contributes to their critical missions.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Lead at Peraton?
- As a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Lead at Peraton, you will be responsible for leading test case automation efforts, providing direction to the QA team, converting manual test cases to automated ones, and implementing automated tests for functional, regression, integration, and accessibility testing. You will also develop software test plans, analyze requirements, and ensure compliance with standards like DoD Section 508 and STIGs.
- What technical skills and tools are essential for the QA Automation Engineer Lead role at Peraton?
- Essential technical skills include experience with developing automated tests using tools such as Selenium and AccelQ. Proficiency in SQL is preferred. You should also be adept at analyzing test cases, functional specifications, and business requirements to design and implement effective automated test scripts.
- What clearance is required for this Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Lead position at Peraton?
- This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Public Trust clearance. Ensure these qualifications are clearly stated in your application.
- What is the typical salary range for a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Lead at Peraton?
- The target salary range for this position at Peraton is between $86,000 and $138,000 annually. This range can vary based on experience, education, skills, and other factors. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and bonuses.
- How does Peraton approach testing for government contracts, such as DoD Section 508 and STIGs?
- Peraton's QA automation efforts are designed to align with specific government requirements. For this role, this includes testing for DoD Section 508 accessibility and ensuring compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to meet stringent security and accessibility standards for government systems.
- What kind of career growth can I expect as a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Lead at Peraton?
- As a Lead, you are already in a senior role overseeing a critical function. Career growth at Peraton can involve taking on larger, more complex projects, mentoring additional team members, contributing to strategic QA initiatives, or potentially moving into management roles within the engineering or quality assurance departments.