Automation Tester
Mclean VA

Job Description:
Creates an overall automation strategy for the application under test
Supports the application team in their continuous delivery efforts
Participates in code review meetings
Support other testers and automation engineers in the approach design, script development, execution, and reporting.
Analyzes and communicates test results and defect resolution tasks
Stays up to date with industry trends and best practices in order to apply them to an existing project
Influences stakeholders to adopt automation practices to help make the software development processes more efficient

Mandatory:
6+ years of proven experience and well versed in Java, Selenium, BDD & TDD, Cucumber, Gherkin and CI/CD tools
Strong knowledge and proven experience in API automation, experience with REST assured or Karate; front-end and backend automation as well
Strong knowledge in Databases like (DB2, Mongo DB or Snowflake) and experience in writing SQL queries
Must have strong communication skills with ability to work with all management levels

Good to have:
Preferred experience in File handling in Java
Good knowledge or experience in Cypress
Preferably certified in AWS
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent