Automation tester

job summary: Randstad Federal is seeking an Automation Tester in support of a federal program at IRSlocation: BETHESDA, Maryland job type: Contract salary: $70 - 80 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Seeking an Automation Tester with experience building and executing automated test cases for SOA cloud based application, following BDD/TDD frameworks for test development and execution using automation across the test delivery. Seeking someone with intermediate level skills and experience in testing, webAPI testing, JAVA, Python programming knowledge, automation testing tools, and core testing cycle along with good depth in business domain/processes in Agile, CICD delivery. Responsibilities include: Automate testing across the application SOA architecture at UI, API, Services, Microservices, Performance, Data, Integration and layers across technologies, cloud based application - Web / Desktop, Cloud, Browsers, Client server. Understand functional requirements, design optimized test scenarios, Test modelling concepts, identify the test cases and code these to be integrated with application code and CICD, DevOps pipeline for continuous test case creation, automated test execution for functional, performance, integration test and reporting.Work along with team to build optimized test scenarios, develop models and BDD/TDD framework for developing test cases, develop automation, execute test cases, resolve technical issues, manage defect cycle, mentor and enable skills of the team and to provide technical direction to the team. Experience and skills in core automated testing, webAPI services testing, technical testing, business domain, testing method/tools in Agile methodologies and CICD delivery. Required skills/Level of Experience: Junior Automation Tester with at least 3 years' experience with the following: Experienced with automated testing for SOA cloud-based application for functional integration, Web services, Microservices, Web API, Regression, Performance, and volume testingExperience or expertise using, managing, and/or testing API Gateway tools and Rest APIsExperienced with test automation frameworks and tools e.g., JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, SOAP UI, ReadyAPI, Parasoft SOAtest w/Loadtest, LOADRUNNER, GitHub, Eggplant, Subject7, JIRA, JMETER, IBM Rational tools, RFT, EWM, ELM, ETMKnowledge in installing, configuring, troubleshooting testing software, licensing, security certificates and applying changes to build test architecture for integration regression and performance testingExperience in writing test steps/cases/data from team discussions and use casesExperience with Agile development, Kanban boards and DevOps practicesExperience with developing and executing automated testing and configuring testing tools and test executionDesign, develop, and maintain automated test scriptsCreate and enhance test cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.Participate in code reviews to ensure testability and maintainability.Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and quality assurance teams to understand requirements and acceptance criteria.Identify and report defects, track their resolution, and verify fixes.Perform regression testing to validate software changes.Promote best practices for test automation, including maintainable code, reusable components, and efficient test data management.Execute automated tests as part of the continuous integration and delivery pipelineExperience working in cloud environment and Maestro suite (JIRA and Confluence)Experience in testing technologies such as REST APIs and Apache KafkaExperienced working in Agile teamwork, CI-CD (continuous integration-continuous development) deliveryTake initiative in writing unit tests and actively contribute to enhancing the existing testing frameworks and methodologies.Execute regression test scripts within a QA environment in a manual and automatic fashion to support scheduled and unscheduled releases. Perform analysis of, document, report, escalate, triage and resolve issues / defects / bugs found during testingCyber security concepts and testing a plus (SSL, TLS, digital certificates) for vulnerability and enhancement testing qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 3 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Automation Anywhere Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.