Senior Test Automation Engineer Job at ST Engineering iDirect, Herndon, VA

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  • ST Engineering iDirect
  • Herndon, VA

Job Description

Overview:

The Senior Test Automation Engineer role is centered on developing and maintaining automated test strategies and infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on IP/Networking knowledge , Python scripting , and test automation expertise. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in collaborative global team environments , leveraging tools like Spirent for performance testing, and deploying solutions on cloud platforms. Proficiency in GraphQL , along with experience in continuous integration and deployment (CI-CD) practices, is also crucial. This role requires a blend of technical skills, creativity, and a solid work ethic to contribute effectively to the teams success.

Responsibilities:
  • Develops automation test strategies and plans in partnership with development and test engineering teams.
  • Writes new automated tests for software features and maintains the infrastructure necessary to run that automation.
  • Works closely with engineers to build, run automated test suites, and triage failures.
  • Builds knowledge of product issues and expands the automation test suites to cover them.
  • Enhances automated regression coverage.
  • Evaluates and recommends third-party test tools and other software/hardware products to aid in the system test effort.
  • Works with onsite and offsite team members to coordinate automation backlog work.
  • Contributes to manual testing based on project requirements.
  • Contributes to the knowledge base and conducts training on automation framework, products, and processes.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.)or equivalent engineering degree.
  • 8+ years experience working in complex design and build engineering environments, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • IP/Networking knowledge required.
  • Experience with shell scripting and Python is a must have.
  • Test Automation experience with Python, Robot Framework.
  • Experience with hardware and/or software development lifecycle processes.
  • Experience with IP router performance test tools, such as Spirent, etc.
  • Experience with deploying and debugging containers and VMs on cloud platforms such as AWS and OpenShift.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and develop innovative ideas that tackle automation and execution problems.
  • Satcom/Telecom knowledge/experience is a plus.
  • Experience with Git and Jira.
  • Experience with GraphQL and REST.
  • Familiarity with CI-CD controllers (Jenkins, GitLab) and build pipelines, in general.
  • Strong debugging and triaging capabilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
  • Comfortable working with multi-functional teams.
  • Experience working with Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe Methodologies
  • Integrity, creativity for solving problems/ideas, and a great work ethic.

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