Associate Automated Test EngineerAs an Associate Automated Test Engineer, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering quality assurance services to support application, cloud, and data systems development. We are looking for candidates with experience in quality assurance and test automation practices in an Agile/DevSecOps work environment.Responsibilities Include:Understand stakeholder requirements and collaborate with developers to support quality objectivesMeet with product and development teams to determine testing parameters and acceptance criteriaWrite test plans, test cases, test procedures, bug reports, and QA reportsExecute manual and automated test cases for web applications and platformsSupport the development and maintenance of automated test scripts for Drupal-based web applications and content management platformsPerform functional, regression, integration, accessibility, and user acceptance testingValidate Drupal workflows, content publishing processes, user roles and permissions, and system integrationsTroubleshoot defects and assist in identifying root causesWork with established automated testing tools and infrastructure to improve test coverage and efficiencySupport development, testing, deployment, and release activities within a DevSecOps environmentWork with software developers and engineers to ensure development follows established processes and quality standardsAssist with documenting current-state environments, gap analyses, and recommendationsLeverage virtualization and containerization technologies to support testing activitiesParticipate in continuous improvement efforts related to DevSecOps processes and toolsDocument test results, defects, and recommendations to support quality improvement effortsProvide status updates on assigned tasks and activitiesCollaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to resolve defects and improve application qualityQualificationsRequired:Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security ClearanceBachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experienceExperience with testing tools such as Behat, PHPUnit, Selenium, JMeter, Playrwright, or similar technologiesExperience executing manual and automated test cases for web-based applicationsUnderstanding of functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing methodologiesExperience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defectsUnderstanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and browser developer toolsGeneral understanding / familiarity of Drupal core components and typical Drupal development practicesExperience testing web applications built on Drupal or other Content Management Systems (CMS)Preferred:Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools such as Harness, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or Travis CIExperience testing Drupal 11 platformsExperience testing integrations between Drupal and external systems, APIs, identity management solutions, or third-party servicesFamiliarity with accessibility testing and Section 508 / WCAG compliance requirementsFamiliarity with U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)Understanding of Agile development practices and participation in Scrum ceremoniesExcellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skillsAbout SteampunkSteampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.
The projected compensation range for this position is $60,000 to $100,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.Identity StatementAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments.
We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit are 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.
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